Dear friends and neighbors, As we enter a critical stage in the legislative session, I want to take a moment to share where things stand on the state budget—and why…
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Crafting a carefully balanced budget that protects Washington’s future
Friends and Neighbors, Before I get into the latest on what’s happening in Olympia, I want to quickly thank all of you that joined me, Rep. Osman Salahuddin and Sen….
Building our way out of the housing crisis, women’s history month and an upcoming town hall
Friends and neighbors, We just passed the halfway mark of the 2025 legislative session, and we are rapidly approaching the house of origin cutoff when bills must be passed off…
Protecting Kids and Caring for Seniors
Friends and neighbors, As a society, we should prioritize protecting and caring for our neighbors. Kids and seniors need us to step up to make sure they are able to…
Protecting Consumers and Participating in the Legislative Process
Friends and neighbors, Happy New Year and happy 105-day legislative session. We have a great deal of work ahead of us, and I am excited to get to work for…
Legislative Successes and EYA Restrictions.
Friends and neighbors As chair of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee, I can report that we passed critical bills protecting consumers. Out-of-state and online “fin-techs” have been preying…
Legislative Update: The 2024 Legislative Session Concludes Today
Dear friends and neighbors, We are now just hours away from concluding the 2024 legislative session and soon I’ll be back in our communities working on issues important to you. …
Legislative Update: Important Housing & Healthcare Updates for Older Adults
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re now in week seven of this year’s legislative session and have just two weeks to go! Last week, on Feb. 13, it was “House of Origin” cut-off,…
Legislative Update: Consumer Protection & Business, my legislation, and our upcoming town hall
Friends and neighbors, This week we began floor debate, which means proposed legislation has cleared multiple hurdles and is still viable. In my latest video I update you as the…
Walen bill to extend licensing eligibility to DREAMERS passes House
OLYMPIA – A bill that will remove immigration status as a consideration in the licensing process has passed the legislature. House Bill 1889, sponsored by Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, would…