Greetings, friends and neighbors! Last week marked a year since our state first shut down due to COVID-19. The past year has been challenging in more ways than one, addressing…
Category: Jamila Taylor
House Capital Budget includes $3 million for Federal Way Workforce Housing
OLYMPIA – There is an increased demand for affordable housing in the South King County area, which has led to projects seeking support from the state government. In the proposed House Capital Budget,…
Looking out for renters and working families
Friends and neighbors, First, I want to offer my solidarity to our Asian American neighbors, friends and family. Racist and gendered violence hits communities disproportionately but harms us all. We…
Taylor Bill to Expand Scholarship Program Passes House
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives unanimously approved new legislation to expand the Career and Technical Scholarship program February 25. House Bill 1425 allows more people to apply for the scholarship, removing restrictions that…
Passing my first bills on health care, education and transportation
Friends and neighbors, I want to start off by sharing some exciting news: my first three bills passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support! My Democratic and Republican colleagues and…
Taylor bill to increase access to ride shares passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) to lower requirements for the state ride share program so more people can access the…
Taylor’s Passes First Bill Out of House to Provide More Respiratory Care During Pandemic
OLYMPIA – Strain on the health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic has show how valuable respiratory therapy practitioners are to treating the disease and how desperately they are needed in Washington communities. That is…
Black Members Caucus Newsletter- February 2021
Greetings, friends and neighbors, and happy Black History Month! We are excited to kick off the first edition of our monthly Black Members Caucus (BMC) newsletter! Here, you will see our members’…
Supporting businesses, students and respiratory therapists
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual town hall last weekend. If you couldn’t make it, you can watch the replay in English and American Sign…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 30th Legislative District to Host Virtual Town Hall
WHO: State Sen. Claire Wilson and Reps. Jesse Johnson and Jamila Taylor WHAT: Virtual town hall with 30th District residents WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Streamed live on the House Democratic…