Olympia – Representative Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, has introduced HB 1424, a consumer protection and animal welfare bill that intends to end the puppy mill to pet store pipeline. The bill includes reasonable restrictions that will allow…
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E-newsletter: 2021 Legislative Priorities and Telephone Town Hall
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2021 legislative session has begun, and I am honored to represent you in Olympia. Please know that whether or not we agree on every issue,…
Walen tax exemption for COVID-19 relief funds passes House
OLYMPIA – On Friday, January 22, the House of Representatives passed legislation ensuring that state and federal funds designed to aid small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic stays with small businesses. House Bill 1095, sponsored by Rep. Amy…
E-Newsletter: New Federal Aid, Re-Opening Schools, Vaccine Update, and Coping with COVID During the Holidays
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you are staying healthy and safe this holiday season. I am excited to share that since the Secretary of State certified the election results earlier this month, election…
E-Newsletter: Food access and security on the Eastside
COVID-19 UPDATE: Food security Dear friends and neighbors, No one should go hungry, especially our kids who may no longer have access to regular meals while schools are shut down…
48th Legislative District Virtual Community Conversation
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the 48th Legislative District state delegation hosted a Virtual Community Conversation on Facebook Live. We were joined by Kerrie Hurd, with the U.S. Small Business…
2020 End of Session Report
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 48th District Virtual Community Conversation on Tuesday at 5 pm
Who: Senator Patty Kuderer and Representatives Amy Walen & Vandana Slatter What: Virtual community conversation with 48th Legislative District constituents When: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 @ 5 PM Where: Sen….
48th District COVID-19 Virtual Community Conversation
Dear friends and neighbors, Constituents from across the 48th Legislative District have asked us many questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear your concerns and are actively seeking creative ways…
COVID-19 UPDATE: Small Business Resources & Unemployment Benefits

Dear friends, As the coronavirus situation continues to rapidly unfold, our state agencies and the governor’s office continue updating and increasing resources to help Washingtonians get through these difficult times….