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Humane Pet Sales Bill Increases Transparency to Protect Consumers and Prohibit New Pet Stores from Selling Puppy Mill Puppies | February 5, 2021
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 | January 30, 2021
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,…
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Walen tax exemption for COVID-19 relief funds passes House | January 22, 2021
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…
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E-Newsletter: New Federal Aid, Re-Opening Schools, Vaccine Update, and Coping with COVID During the Holidays | December 22, 2020
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…
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E-Newsletter: Food access and security on the Eastside | April 30, 2020
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…
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