Dear friends and neighbors, Floodwaters are cresting but conditions will remain challenging for a few days. Please do not drive through standing water or ignore road closed signs. Yesterday there…
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Category: Alicia Rule
Why is nobody talking about this?
Neighbors and friends, I’ve been a mental health professional for many years and I’ve never seen children’s mental health this bad. Friends have called me, sometimes in the middle of night, to ask if they’re…
Help for small businesses and foster care alumni
Friends and neighbors, As we near the end of summer, I wanted to share a few key resources. Our community is still experiencing the shockwaves of the pandemic, and my…
Sharing resources and listening to you
Friends and neighbors, With the pandemic continuing to affect our communities, this month’s newsletter is all about sharing resources for families, renters, small business owners and others. But first, I…
Town hall Friday in Point Roberts
Friends and neighbors, I hope you had a safe (and fun) Fourth of July weekend. Though we still have a long way to go before our communities recover from the…
Reflecting on our work this session
Friends and neighbors, In my first newsletter earlier this year, I talked about how important it is to take care of each other and invest in our communities. That’s why…
2021 End of Session Report
2021 was a big year for Washington state. We’re proud to report that we accomplished a lot in the Legislature. Read this overview for some of the things we are…
Legislative session ends and the work continues
Friends and neighbors, Today, the legislative session comes to an end, but our work to recover from the pandemic together continues. I’m so honored to have served you and our…
Rule bill supporting children signed into law
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1221 into law today, a signature bill sponsored by Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) that helps families with young children that experience homelessness. HB…
Legislature approves Rule bill to support small businesses
OLYMPIA – The Legislature has approved a bill to expand the Main Street Program, a state effort to revitalize rural downtowns, support small businesses, and bolster economic recovery. The bill,…