OLYMPIA—During the Great Recession, funding ran dry for the state’s tourism board. Now, lawmakers and stakeholders are being appointed to a new statewide tourism authority to boost efforts to bring…
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Ryu legislation aimed at creating more affordable housing near transit hubs
OLYMPIA—How can we tackle Washington state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis? Legislation by Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) is designed to help by spurring greater housing density near transit stations in…
House and Senate pass Ryu legislation to help truckers
OLYMPIA–The House concurred with Senate amendments to a bill which will make it easier for truckers and the businesses who rely upon them. House Bill 1273 will align Washington’s state…
Meeting with the Cambodian community on Asian and Pacific Islander Day
Rep. Ryu: Tourism bill would create jobs, especially in rural Washington
OLYMPIA—Lawmakers from both parties joined together to vote for legislation that would boost tourism throughout the state. “This is great news, especially for small towns and rural Washington,” said Rep….
Bill to address police shootings passes House
OLYMPIA – House Bill 2908, which will create a task force to review current laws, practices and policies regarding the use of deadly force passed out of the House yesterday…
Working together to end hunger and homelessness
Rep. Ryu elected chair of Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs
OLYMPIA—Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) is the new chair of the House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee, which also oversees efforts to help veterans and boost tourism in Washington…
Statement from Rep. Cindy Ryu on the fatal shooting by police in Pasco
We have a problem in America, and in Washington state, with violence and death. I support the governor’s decision to have the state’s attorney general review the county prosecutor’s decision…
Session Report for the 32nd District: Legislation
Dear Friends: Greetings to all of you throughout the 32nd District. My last e-letter focused on Cradle-to-Career Education. I would like to now give you a report on the bills I…