Category Archives: News Release

07 Feb
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Bipartisan bill promoting sustainable aviation fuel heard in committee

OLYMPIA — Researchers estimate the aviation industry will account for 20% of global carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 if reliance on hydrocarbon jet fuel continues. To keep Washington moving toward a cleaner future, Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) is sponsoring bipartisan ...

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27 Jan
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Liias bill supporting local journalism to be heard in committee Tuesday

OLYMPIA — Local news outlets across Washington face significant challenges due to staffing cuts and declining revenue, resulting in a loss of critical coverage for many communities. In response, Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) has introduced Senate Bill 5400, a bipartisan ...

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24 Jan
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Morgan Smith serves as Senate page for Sen. Marko Liias

Morgan Smith, a student at College Place Middle School in Lynnwood, served as a Senate page during the week of Jan. 20-24.  Smith plays soccer and the trombone and is also a wrestler. She decided to join the page program ...

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21 Jan
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Liias introduces bipartisan bill to limit use of cellphones, other devices in classrooms

OLYMPIA — Study after study shows the use of cellphones and other devices in classrooms have a detrimental effect on students.  With that in mind, Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) has introduced bipartisan legislation to ask every school district in the ...

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08 Jan
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Moving Washington state forward: Liias voices support for new Transportation secretary

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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18 Dec
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Liias calls for transit safety improvements after driver’s death

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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25 Nov
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Liias leads on jobs, energy, and transportation for 2025 Legislative session 

OLYMPIA – Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) expanded his leadership roles in the Washington State Senate, following a vote among Senate Democrats on Thursday.  Liias will continue to chair the Senate Transportation Committee, where he has been focused on expanding sustainable ...

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18 Mar
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Liias inclusive learning bill signed into law

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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07 Mar
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Transportation budget that prioritizes public safety, preservation and ferries heads to governor’s desk

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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06 Mar
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Liias, Chief Illyn collaborate on amendment to protect City’s park ranger and animal control officer positions

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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