Friends and neighbors, Now the 2023 session has really kicked into gear, bills are making their way through the legislative process, and we’re staying busy down in Olympia. The highlight of session so far has been listening to folks from ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to further protect Washington’s endangered southern resident orca population was heard in the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee today. Senate Bill 5371, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would require boats and other marine vessels ...
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OLYMPIA – The Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee will hear two bills sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) on Tuesday. The bills would address issues important to Washington, including funding for affordable housing projects and increasing energy ...
Read MoreE-newsletter: the 2023 session is in full swing Friends and neighbors, The 2023 legislative session is officially underway, and after a few years of mostly remote operations, we are back in Olympia to pass legislation that will support our neighbors ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 11, 2023 OLYMPIA—Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) have introduced legislation that aims to address climate change by updating Washington’s planning framework. “This is about protecting our homes and businesses from floods, wildfires, ...
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – A proposed bill aims to update Washington’s infrastructure and community planning as the effects of climate change become more apparent. Senate Bill 5203 and its companion bill House Bill 1181 were introduced by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) ...
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OLYMPIA – Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) was unanimously selected by her peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus to chair the newly formed Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee in the 2023 legislative session. “I’m honored to assume ...
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Friends and neighbors, We concluded the 2022 legislative session a bit over a month ago, and I’m eager to chat with you all about the important bills and budgets passed this year that will support our communities. From the greenest ...
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April 7, 2022 Senator Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), Representative Debra Lekanoff (D-Anacortes), and Representative Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham) released the following statement in response to the fire in downtown Friday Harbor: “We are saddened to see the devastation in our community following ...
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