Please join your lawmakers from the 48th Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 10-11:30 AM on Saturday, Feb. 17 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue. This is…
Category: Amy Walen
Introducing the “Fur Fighters” and What This Group Does for Animals and You
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in the third week of this year’s legislative session, and so many great bills are moving! Today, however, I want to focus this newsletter…
The 2024 Legislative Session is Underway! How I’m Responding to Your Concerns
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 Legislative Session got underway yesterday! This is a short session year lasting just 60 days, with our work here wrapping up on March 7. I…
Happy holidays and resources available for you and your neighbors
Friends and neighbors, This season is a time of celebration for many communities in our state and region. It is a time of gathering with family and remembering the things…
Incentivizing Economic Development & Good Paying Jobs
Dear neighbors, Last month, I joined my fellow lawmakers on the House Finance Committee in Vancouver to review local tax financing tools that encourage economic growth. The finance committee is…
Finding the Balance in Community Safety
Dear neighbors, Over the month of September, many members of our community reached out to me with concerns about community safety and the future of policing. These are difficult conversations…
Back to School Legislative Update
Dear neighbors, As August draws to a close and children prepare to return to school, our attention turns to the future. Before we head into autumn, the holidays, and the…
July Report to the 48th LD
Dear neighbors, Thank you to everyone who came out to Woods Coffee on June 24th. I was excited to see SO MANY people come share their thoughts with us! It…
Legislative Report to the 48th LD & Coffee Chat Tomorrow!
Dear neighbors, Since sine-die, I’ve been back to working my day job and spending time with my family. I was honored to receive the Geekwire Public Policy Champion for Innovation…
Join Me For Coffee And Conversation
Dear friends and neighbors, Want to tell me about what’s important to you and hear about this year’s legislative session? Join me for a cup of coffee Saturday, June 24th…