Hello neighbors, Taking time to talk with you is an essential part of our democratic process. With so much going on in the world right now, it’s important for me to hear your concerns and answer your questions. That’s why ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill giving the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) more tools to deliver large construction projects on an expedited — and less costly — timeline passed the Senate on a 48-1 vote Tuesday. The legislation, sponsored by ...
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Liias: Washington will continue to include voices of impacted communities in infrastructure projects
OLYMPIA — Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) issued the following statement March 11 after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded the Biden administration’s memos on factoring environmental justice into infrastructure decisions: “Our historic transportation decisions have sometimes had devastating consequences for Washingtonians, ...
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OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill increasing penalties for some repeat traffic offenses passed the Senate on a 48-1 vote Monday. With traffic deaths at a 33-year high, the legislation, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), aims to reduce fatalities by doubling ...
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Focus on affordability: Looming Medicaid cuts would upend years of work to expand health care access
Hello neighbors, In my last newsletter, I highlighted the work we’ve done to increase health care access, coverage, affordability, and quality, especially for those enrolled in Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program. With Congress proposing $880 billion in cuts to ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, Affordability is the top issue you contact my office about, and I share your concern. The cost of living is just too damn high. So, over the next few weeks, I’m going to share with you ...
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OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill ensuring the state’s Medicaid program continues to cover HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization passed the Senate unanimously Friday. Senate Bill 5577, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), requires the Health Care Authority continue to ...
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OLYMPIA – A bipartisan bill requiring electricians to be certified to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at certain facilities passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5528, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), ensures EV charging stations at state-owned facilities ...
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Stella Rucker, a sophomore at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, served as a Senate page for Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) from Feb. 17-21. During her week as a page, Rucker collected research in support of a bill lowering the legal ...
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Liias’ bipartisan bill promoting sustainable aviation fuel advances to Senate Ways & Means Committee
OLYMPIA – Worldwide demand for jet fuel is projected to double by 2050, creating new opportunities for aviation innovation. With a cleaner future on the horizon, a bipartisan bill to jumpstart Washington’s sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) industry will be heard ...
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