OLYMPIA – In a meaningful step toward celebrating multiculturalism and the vibrant Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, the House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 2209…
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House Passes Bill Making WFTC More Efficient and Accessible
OLYMPIA – Today, House lawmakers passed House Bill 1895, introduced by Representative My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue). The legislation serves to streamline administrative functions for the Working Families’ Tax Credit (WFTC) program,…
Tax Justice For Working Families
Friends and neighbors, We’ve crossed the one-quarter mark in this legislative session, and I’m excited to share with you some of the important work we’re doing at the Capitol to…
Committee Passes Bill Recognizing Lunar New Year
OLYMPIA – In a win for inclusivity, the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations passed House Bill 2209 establishing Lunar New Year as a legislatively recognized holiday. Rep….
You’re Invited: Virtual Town Hall – December 13th
Dear friends and neighbors, I’d like to invite you to an upcoming virtual town hall I am hosting on my official Facebook page. This is a great opportunity to preview…
Historic Progress in Housing
Friends and neighbors, I had an incredible time speaking with and more importantly – listening – to our community members about the importance of tax reform and what an equitable…
Creating a Healthcare System that Works for Everyone
Too often, marginalized communities are excluded from getting the healthcare they need. This can come in the form of lack of public transportation or lack of nearby health care facilities…
2023 Session Recap: Protecting renters, modifying the Working Families Tax Credit, and More
During the 2023 legislative session, we returned to Olympia after two years due to the pandemic. During the 105-day legislative session, we made significant progress on the issues that matter…
Bill to improve diversity in clinical trials signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Positive healthcare outcomes are disproportionately less likely to occur in overburdened communities. Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, has introduced and passed House Bill 1745 to increase diversity in clinical…
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…