OLYMPIA – Striking workers in Washington state may be eligible for up to six weeks of unemployment insurance under legislation signed today by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Senate Bill 5041, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), will allow individuals unemployed due ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to provide long-term funding for sustainable tourism promotion in Washington was signed into law today by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Senate Bill 5492, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), provides a framework to bring together representatives from key ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to expand access to childcare for military families in Washington state was signed into law this afternoon by Gov. Bob Ferguson. “This bill is really about increasing access to affordable childcare by making the licensing process easier ...
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Friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session officially adjourned last night in Olympia. During the 105-day session, we made important progress on a wide range of issues, including crucial investments in housing, education, public safety, health care and much more! ...
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OLYMPIA – Several community infrastructure projects in Spokane will receive funding in the state capital budget, which passed the Legislature today. In it are projects championed by Sen. Marcus Riccelli and Reps. Timm Ormsby and Natasha Hill, who represent the ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Bipartisan legislation to remove medical debt from credit score reporting in Washington state was signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday. Senate Bill 5480, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), will protect Washington consumers by prohibiting ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, My work representing Spokane in the Legislature wouldn’t be possible without the excellent staff that supports me. They answer your calls to my office, organize my schedule, research policy issues, meet with constituents and lobbyists, and ...
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Dear friends and neighbors: With just a few weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, the Legislature is busy taking votes on key bills and negotiating final operating, capital, and transportation budgets for the state. I’ll be sure to keep ...
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Friends and neighbors, Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend our 3rd Legislative District Town Hall last weekend. Your thoughtful questions and feedback are so important to my work in Olympia. In this video update, I focus on ...
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Friends and neighbors, We are now more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session in Olympia. Here’s a quick video update on a few of my bills that have now passed the Senate. Click here or on the image below to watch. ...
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