Friends and neighbors, The legislative session has officially started! It’s an honor and a privilege to continue championing our communities’ priorities in Olympia for you. We’re already off to a busy start, and I want to quickly share some of ...
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OLYMPIA — Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) issued the statement below in response to Julie Meredith’s appointment to lead the Washington State Department of Transportation: “For more than 30 years, Julie Meredith has tackled tough challenges and served Washington state with ...
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Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), Senate Transportation Committee chair, issued the statement below in response to the death of King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim Wednesday: “I’m deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Shawn Yim, a King County Metro ...
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I could be biased, but I can say with near certainty Washington is the country’s most beautiful state. My suspicion was confirmed again on my recent trip to Palouse Falls in Whitman County — designated as our state’s official waterfall ...
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I’m so happy to share with you a great opportunity to help reduce dangerous air pollution in communities across the Puget Sound region. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is offering grant application assistance through funding from the Climate Commitment ...
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Here’s a great opportunity to help start an exciting and rewarding career with Washington State Ferries. Washington’s ferries are as iconic as they are beautiful, but they’re also a critical mode of transportation for thousands of Washingtonians each day. That ...
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With summer fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to share with you all some great educational opportunities available for students living in our area. Future transportation leaders needed! Washington is unlike any other state for so ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to ensure the stories of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians are taught in schools was signed into law Monday. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), requires school districts to adopt curriculum that covers inclusive, age-appropriate materials that ...
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OLYMPIA — The Legislature on Thursday passed the supplemental transportation budget (HB 2134), a $14.6 billion plan which prioritizes public safety, preservation and maintenance of existing infrastructure and investments in the ferry system. “After a thorough negotiation process, I am ...
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OLYMPIA — Earlier this year Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn approached Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) with an idea to better define what it means to be a peace officer in Washington state and help all officers in the state better ...
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