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“Community means being there for each other”: Governor signs Walen non-profit property tax exemption. | April 7, 2025
OLYMPIA – The governor has signed legislation that exempts non-profits from property taxes when they rent or loan the property to other non-profits or government entities. House Bill 1094, sponsored…
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Crafting a carefully balanced budget that protects Washington’s future | April 4, 2025
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….
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Building our way out of the housing crisis, women’s history month and an upcoming town hall | March 10, 2025
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…
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Smart use of existing space: Walen bill to build housing in commercial buildings clears the House. | March 6, 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington is in a housing crisis. A key factor in this problem is a widespread lack of housing supply. Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, is continuing her efforts to…
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Committee passes Walen bill to make clergy mandatory reporters | February 7, 2025
OLYMPIA – The House Early Learning & Human Services committee has passed a piece of legislation designed to protect kids from abuse by requiring clergy, like priests, rabbis, imams, or other…
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