Liz In The News

The Daily Chronicle: Bill Would Tax Vacation Rentals to Give Cities Funding to Build Affordable Housing

The Daily Chronicle: Bill Would Tax Vacation Rentals to Give Cities Funding to Build Affordable Housing

A proposed bill in the Washington State Senate would give cities a tool to fund affordable housing construction by taxing vacation rentals listed on sites such as Airbnb and VRBO. Introduced by Sen. Liz Lovelett, an Anacortes Democrat, SB 5012 would ...

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The Olympian: Here’s how Democrats want to address Washington racial, environmental disparities

The Olympian: Here’s how Democrats want to address Washington racial, environmental disparities

Several state legislators are reviving the Healthy Environment for All Act, a law that aims to address decades of racial and economic disparities that affect the health of people who live and work in more heavily polluted areas of Washington ...

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Go Skagit: Legislators plan for start of 2021 session

Go Skagit: Legislators plan for start of 2021 session

With the state legislative session opening Monday, COVID-19 is on the top of the minds of legislators who represent residents of Skagit County. They say they plan to fight for relief for businesses and families who are struggling because to the ...

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Go Anacortes: Sen. Lovelett, Rep. Ramel leading in 40th District | 2020 Primary

Go Anacortes: Sen. Lovelett, Rep. Ramel leading in 40th District | 2020 Primary

State Sen. Liz Lovelett, D-Anacortes, and state Rep. Alex Ramel, D-Bellingham, were leading their Republican challengers Tuesday in their bids for full terms in the Legislature from the 40th District. Senate candidates Lovelett and Charles Carrell, and House candidates Ramel and ...

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