OLYMPIA—It’s important to report damage from the recent bomb cyclone, say local lawmakers, because that data is how officials apply for two different kinds of disaster assistance. “I’ve heard story after story from constituents who’ve had loss and damage to ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, I hope your family is doing well in our recovery from last week’s windstorm. It sounds like everyone’s utilities should be back on and the roads are getting cleared. The trails at some of our parks ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Like many of you, my family is feeling the effects of the damage from the bomb cyclone winds that hit our area this week. Our legislative district is likely the most damaged district in the entire ...
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Due to legislative ethics rules, our website will not be updated until results are certified after the election. I am still working for you and my office is still open – if you have any questions or need assistance with ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Today is sine die of the 2024 legislative session and my last day on the Senate floor, doing the most exciting job I’ve ever had. Many of you probably already heard that I’m not running for ...
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OLYMPIA—Leaders in the House and Senate today announced their final agreement on the state’s supplemental capital budget for 2024. The $1.3 billion budget funds construction projects and infrastructure across Washington and makes major investments in school construction, behavioral health facilities, ...
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Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) offered the following statement on news that the Senate would not be moving forward with SB 5770, legislation to raise the annual cap on property tax increases for cities, counties, and local governments from 1 percent ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, One of my important roles in the Senate is serving as the lead writer of our state’s capital budget. Of the three budgets – operating, transportation, and capital – the capital budget is how we fund ...
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Senate leaders from the Democratic and Republican caucuses today announced their 2024 capital budget proposal. The state’s capital budget funds construction and maintenance of infrastructure and physical projects. This year’s budget proposal includes major funding increases in K-12 school construction, ...
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The Washington State Senate unanimously voted Tuesday to pass Senate Bill 6242, legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah), to increase state funding for the training of law enforcement. Under current law, the state covers 75 percent of the cost ...
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