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…
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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…
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…
Update on the Legislature’s response to COVID-19
Dear friends and neighbors, We know that everyone is very concerned with the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on our families and communities. House Democrats have put together a web page…
Next Wednesday 3/16: Join the 41st Legislative District for an End-of-Session Virtual Town Hall
Friends and neighbors, The 2022 legislative session is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, March 10th, and we would like to invite you to an end-of-session town hall! Join the 41st…
Legislative update after the House of Origin Cutoff
Dear neighbors, Last week was the House of Origin Cutoff week. That means that bills originally introduced in the House had to be voted off the House floor by cutoff…
House of Representatives recognizes and celebrates Lunar New Year
Dear neighbors, Happy Lunar New Year! I wish you and your family happiness and good health as we enter the Year of the Tiger. I am so happy that the House…
A quick guide to the 2022 session of the Legislature
Dear neighbors, We are five days into the 2022 session of the Legislature with another 55 days to go before finishing our work. I am happy to say that we…