Dear friends and neighbors, As this year’s legislative session approaches its final weeks, I want to share a brief video update highlighting key investments included in the proposed operating, capital, and transportation budgets. These proposals reflect our continued commitment to ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our 3rd District telephone town hall earlier this week. We received several thoughtful questions for myself and Representatives Natasha Hill and Timm Ormsby. A robust ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to protect sensitive personal data in the statewide voter database passed by a 29-19 vote on Thursday in the Washington State Senate. Senate Bill 5892, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane), would ensure that confidential information like ...
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OLYMPIA – Two key housing bills sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) will receive public hearings on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Senate Housing Committee. Senate Bill 5884, the ‘Pavement to People’ bill, expands the sales and use tax ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, In my time spent outside of the state legislative sessions, I work hard to stay connected with our community and listen intentionally. We held ‘mobile offices’ again this year, and I am grateful for the conversations ...
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OLYMPIA – Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) received the 2025 ‘Legislator of the Year’ award this week from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) for his work in the Legislature to secure $8 million for the purchase of land to ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, I have been working for more than decade in the Legislature to end hunger and increase access to nutritious food in our community. That’s why I am so concerned that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, This month, I had the opportunity to speak at the State of Washington Tourism Summit, which took place right here in Spokane. I’ve been working on boosting our local tourism industry for many years and this ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, During my time in the legislature, I have worked to address Washington’s ongoing housing challenges by supporting practical solutions and securing funding to expand access to shelter and affordable housing. I’m proud to share a few ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Ensuring every child has access to nutritious food is a priority I have championed for years, particularly around free breakfast and lunch in schools. Because of the legislation I have passed, every student in Spokane Public ...
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