Author Archives: rickm

31 Jan
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Cleveland lays out problems with rent control realities

Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) released this statement today detailing her concerns with SB 5961, legislation that would impose rent control in Washington state: “People are angry and scared, and I don’t blame them. What could be more threatening than the ...

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31 Jan
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MEDIA: Cleveland’s thoughtful approach should be lauded

An editorial in today’s Columbian weighed in on Sen. Annette Cleveland’s stance on SB 5961, legislation to cap annual rent increases at 15 percent: In Our View: Cleveland’s thoughtful approach should be lauded    

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26 Jan
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MEDIA: Key legislative priorities to help family caregivers this year

On Thursday, KING-5 reported on Sen. Annette Cleveland’s efforts to help older adults and their caregivers: Key legislative priorities to help family caregivers this year

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25 Jan
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MEDIA: Sen. Cleveland takes the reins as health panel chair, juggling meetings and legislation

Today’s Columbian gives readers a look at a legislative day in the life of Sen. Annette Cleveland: Sen. Cleveland takes the reins as health panel chair, juggling meetings and legislation    

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19 Jan
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UPDATE: The 2024 Session is underway, and the first two weeks have been busy

Thank you for participating in our robust and well-attended town hall on Jan. 6. If you were not able to join, you can watch the town hall for yourself at this link. Please watch for our next town hall coming ...

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21 Mar
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A historically productive legislative session for our community

Dear friends and neighbors, While this was the short 60-day session we have in each even-numbered year, it was one of the most productive and successful session of all the years I have served as your state senator.  I know ...

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11 Mar
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Tune in Monday night for our virtual town hall meeting

Dear friends and neighbors, I will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting this Monday with my seatmates, Rep. Sharon Wylie and Rep. Monica Stonier, to recap the events of the 2022 legislative session and answer questions from constituents. The ...

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10 Mar
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It’s official: Washington commits $1 billion to I-5 bridge replacement

Dear friends and neighbors, Yesterday budget negotiators for the House and Senate agreed on a transportation revenue package that was passed by both chambers of the Legislature today.  It has been my goal to approve funding for an I-5 Bridge ...

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09 Mar
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Cleveland:  I-5 bridge replacement funding a ‘landmark’ for SW WA

Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) released the following statement on the Move Ahead Washington transportation revenue package agreed upon today by the House and Senate. SB 5975 is scheduled to come to the floors of those respective chambers for final passage ...

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07 Mar
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Cleveland legislation further protects patients from surprise health care bills

Patients will be assured of greater protection against surprise health care bills from out-of-network health care providers, under legislation passed late last week by the Senate. House Bill 1688, which passed unanimously, is companion legislation to Senate Bill 5618, which ...

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