Dear friends and neighbors,
Join us at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market on Friday, June 13th, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Emerson Park, 1116 W. Alice Ave. I’ll be there alongside Representatives Timm Ormsby and Natasha Hill to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have. I hope you can stop by, say hello, and learn more about how we’re working for Spokane!
Session highlights
We recently shared a newsletter highlighting key legislative wins for Spokane during this year’s session. If it didn’t arrive in your mailbox, it is available on my website here or by clicking on the image below. Thanks to your advocacy, our 3rd District team helped pass new laws and secured critical funding that will have a lasting impact on our community.
In the news
Here is a roundup of recent news stories about legislation passed during this year’s session that will impact Spokane:
- Earlier this week, I joined Gov. Bob Ferguson and local leaders to celebrate progress on the North Spokane Corridor—one of the largest infrastructure investments in Eastern Washington history. Watch the KHQ story here and watch the full event here on TVW.
- I sponsored SB 5662 this session to increase affordable housing in Spokane by waiving utility connection fees for nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity. Watch the KXLY story here.
- I was proud to sponsor and pass legislation this session to remove medical debt from credit score reporting, helping thousands of people here in Spokane and across the state. Read more in the Spokesman-Review or watch the story on KREM 2.
- This year’s state capital budget includes dozens of important infrastructure investments for Spokane. Read more about the projects on KREM 2.
- Last week I joined Sen. Patty Murray and local health care leaders to discuss how proposed cuts to Medicaid and Medicare at the federal level would significantly reduce critical care and services for thousands of people in our region. Watch the press conference and learn more here.
- I was proud to secure $2.5 million for the Salish School of Spokane in the capital budget this year. Read more about this exciting project in the Spokesman-Review.
Thanks for taking the time to read my newsletter. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for more updates and please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Marcus.Riccelli@leg.wa.gov. I hope to see you on Friday for the mobile office!
It is an honor to serve you!
Sen. Marcus Riccelli
