FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 10, 2023 OLYMPIA – Legislation to address diversity, equity and staffing concerns within the Washington State Ferries (WSF) workforce was heard in the Senate Transportation Committee this week. Sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D ...
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Friends and neighbors, We’re now well into the 2023 session and hard at work in committee hearings workshopping bills to meet the needs of communities across the state. In the Transportation Committee, my top priority is to address the ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 30, 2023 OLYMPIA – Legislation to create more opportunity for housing near transit centers will be heard in the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee Tuesday morning. The bill aims to increase the ...
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OLYMPIA – New legislation introduced in the Washington State Senate could create more opportunity for housing near transit centers, increasing the state’s supply of housing diversity while amplifying recent investments in public transportation. “We’ve made massive investments in public transportation ...
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OLYMPIA – Students attending branch campuses of public colleges in Washington could see a reduction in fees under legislation introduced by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett). Senate Bill 5329 would ensure that fees for students attending branch campuses may only be ...
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E-newsletter: Back in session and more accessible than ever! Friends and neighbors, We have officially kicked off the 2023 legislative session and I’m honored to be serving as your senator in the 21st District for another term. After a few ...
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OLYMPIA – Seniors and residents with disabilities in Washington would be allowed to retain more of their hard-earned money every month under new legislation introduced by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett). “This bill builds on progress we made last year to ...
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Friends and neighbors, I hope you are enjoying the holiday season with your loved ones! Now that results from the 2022 General Election have been certified, I am beyond honored to serve as your state senator for the 21st District ...
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OLYMPIA – Following an internal vote by the Senate Democratic Caucus Thursday, Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett) was re-elected chair of the Senate Transportation Committee for the upcoming 2023 session. “I’m honored that my colleagues have continued to place their trust ...
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Friends and neighbors, The 2022 session was full of wins for our communities – with historic investments in housing, education, transportation, and so much more. In my first session as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, we passed the transformative ...
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