OLYMPIA – Legislators in Olympia passed the biennial 2025-27 budget this session with a focus on education, housing, and supporting critical services like healthcare. “Every year we come to Olympia…
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Stonier Bill Expanding Healthcare Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs Signed into Law
OLYMPIA – Health equity got a major boost this session when SHB 1669, requiring insurers to cover medically needed prosthetic limbs and braces, was signed into law. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Monica Stonier…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 49th District legislators to hold telephone town hall on 3/27
Please join State Representatives Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie and Senator Annette Cleveland at an upcoming telephone townhall events to hear a mid-session update and ask questions. WHO: Rep….
House passes Stonier bill to keep students safe
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed a major piece of education policy written by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) after a marathon debate. “This is about making sure all students have a…
MEDIA ADVISORY – 49th District Pre-Session Town Hall: Jan 11
Who: The legislative delegation for the 49th district: Sen. Annette Cleveland, Rep. Monica Stonier, and Rep. Sharon Wylie What: Pre-Session Town Hall Meeting When: Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:00…
MEDIA ADVISORY – Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie to host 49th LD in-person town hall on Saturday, April 6
MEDIA ADVISORY – Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie to host 49th LD in-person town hall on Saturday, April 6 WHO: Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps…
Stonier bill to end child marriage in WA signed by governor
OLYMPIA—On Thursday Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1455, sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier, (D-Vancouver), to end child marriage in Washington state. “Every year we pass legislation that focuses on making…
MEDIA ADVISORY – Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie host 49th LD telephone town hall on Tuesday, February 20
WHO: Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps Monica Stonier and Sharon Wylie WHAT: Lawmakers from the 49th LD will be hosting a mid-session telephone town hall to answer constituent questions and…
House passes Stonier bill banning book bans
OLYMPIA—Today the House of Representatives passed House Bill 2331 by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) to prohibit school boards from banning books from classrooms and libraries through discriminatory practices and modify…
Rep. Stonier’s financial education bill passes the House
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1714 by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-49th) on to allow school districts more flexible timelines for implementing grant money received from the Financial…