SAVE THE DATE & Bills on the move!

February 13, 2025

Dear friends and neighbors,  

As your state representative, I’m excited to share some updates from Olympia and invite you to an upcoming community conversation! 

TVW Legislator Spotlight I was recently featured in a TVW Legislator Spotlight segment! You can watch it here to learn more about my work and priorities for our district. 

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Legislation on the Move!

We are in a crucial phase of the legislative session, with bills moving off the House floor. I’m hopeful that the Senate will also pass these important measures that I’ve sponsored:

✅ Quantum Industry Bill for the Future (HB 1360) This bill lays the groundwork for Washington’s leadership in quantum technology by:

  • Establishing a nine-member advisory committee to drive economic development in the quantum sector.
  • Providing recommendations to build a thriving quantum technology ecosystem and workforce.
  • Creating a grant program within the Department of Commerce to help secure federal funding for quantum research and development.

✅ Five-Year Economic Development Plan (HB 1595) This legislation ensures a strategic, long-term approach to economic growth by:

  • Directing the Department of Commerce to develop a five-year statewide economic development plan, with the first proposal due in November 2025.
  • Forming a 15-member advisory committee to guide policy, hold public meetings, and recommend legislative action.
  • Organizing an economic development summit to bring stakeholders together and foster a more integrated approach to economic planning.

We often operate in silos, and this initiative seeks to unify our efforts—knitting together economic strategies rather than compartmentalizing them.

Join Me for a Community Conversation! 📅 March 15

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🤝 Chat with Rep. Cindy Ryu & Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright

Save the date! Please join me and Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright on March 15, from 2-3pm at the Mountlake Terrace Library!

This is your chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to our community.

Thank you for staying engaged and informed. Your voice is essential as we work to build a stronger, more connected Washington.

Best regards,

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