OLYMPIA—If an independent state agency is being set up to prosecute police violence, it only makes sense to also set up an independent prosecutor to handle those cases, says Rep….
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Unchained at Last holding a rally in Olympia on 1/18 to protest child marriage
MEDIA ADVISORY: Unchained At Last holding a rally in Olympia on 1/18 to protest child marriage What: The advocacy group Unchained at Last will be holding a Chaining-in event in…
The 2024 legislative session has started! Here’s what’s happened so far.
Dear neighbors, The 2024 legislative session began yesterday, and the House of Representatives got right to work. We passed three bills on our first day, including HB 1455, a bill…
House passes HB 1455 on first day of 2024 session
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives started the 2024 session with a major policy win by banning child marriage on day one. Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) introduced House Bill…
Pre-session town hall this weekend, and ways you can engage in the 2024 legislative session
Dear neighbors, The legislative session starts in a few days and while it’s a short session (60 days), I’ll be working hard to pass bills that build on the successes…
Making progress on education, housing, reproductive rights and public safety
Dear neighbors, This session, we tackled major issues facing all our families, including housing, privacy, education, and behavioral health care. We also passed all three budgets—operating, transportation, and capital—before the…
Legislative update: Progress on education, affordable housing, and protecting your rights
Dear neighbors, Less than two weeks ago, we finished the 2023 legislative session. This is a quick e-newsletter to share a few highlights that will impact our families and neighborhoods….
Legislative Update: Cutoff has passed
Dear Friends and Neighbors, House of Origin cutoff has officially passed, and I’m thrilled to highlight some of the legislation we’re sending over to the Senate! Helping all kids succeed…
Legislative update on the 2023 session and how you can participate in your democracy
Dear neighbors, This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening this session and how it might affect all of our families back home in the 49th District. In this…
Join us this Saturday for our 49th Legislative District town hall!
Dear friends and neighbors, Join us at the ESD 112 Conference Center in Vancouver this Saturday, Jan. 14, for our first 49th Legislative District town hall! We’ll be joined by State Sen. Annette Cleveland…