OLYMPIA -Two weeks ago, Vice-President Kamala Harris and the White House convened more than eighty state legislators from forty-one states fighting on the frontlines for reproductive rights. Of those eighty,…
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UPCOMING EVENT: 41st LD Town Hall on June 3
Dear friends and neighbors, Do you have questions about this year’s legislative session? We want to hear from you! Join Sen. Wellman, Rep. Senn, and I for our 41st district in-person Town…
Bipartisan Thai Bill Addressing Dental Workforce Development Signed By Governor
OLYMPIA—Workforce shortages continue to impact Washingtonians across the state. One area that witnessed severe strain is the health care industry. As a result, healthcare access, particularly dental care, was greatly…
Legislative Update: Town Hall Recap & State Proposed Budgets
Dear friends and neighbors, With two and a half weeks until the legislative session is scheduled to end, we are working to reconcile differences between the House and Senate proposed…
Week 10: Building Community Resiliency Through Housing
Dear Friends and Neighbors, March 8th marked the House of Origin Cutoff in Olympia, which means we’ve crossed the deadline for most bills to pass either the House or the…
Virtual town hall tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m.
Friends and neighbors, I want to invite you to a virtual town hall tomorrow night with my seatmate, Rep. Tana Sen, and me. It starts at 6:30 and will run…
House passes Thai bill addressing landlord damage claims
OLYMPIA – In a 57-40 vote, the Washington House of Representatives passed legislation protecting tenants from unreasonable damage claims. HB 1074, prime sponsored by Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, is one…
Legislative Update: Building A System That Works for All
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As February nears an end, here is a quick update on what’s been happening in Olympia, and how it affects our community. In this issue, I…
Legislation creating a private right of action for unlawful harm from police passes House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1025, sponsored by Rep. Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, cleared its first major legislative hurdle when it was voted out of the House Civil Rights & Judiciary…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you enjoyed a joyous Lunar New Year this month! The 2023 legislative session has begun, and we are back in Olympia after operating mostly…