Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) released the following statement after passage of permanent daylight saving time (Sunshine Protection Act of 2025) off the U.S. House floor on Tuesday: “Changing our clocks twice a year has been associated with increased heart attacks, ...
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Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) released the following statement after passage of permanent daylight saving time (Sunshine Protection Act of 2025) by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday: “Changing our clocks twice a year has been associated with increased heart ...
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Pictured above: Seattle International Soccer Local Organizing Committee CEO Peter Tomozawa and Sen. Marcus Riccelli discussing planning for FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 in Washington state. Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, released the statement below Monday announcing that Spokane has been ...
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Friends and neighbors, This year’s legislative session included several important new laws and investments for our community here in Spokane and across the state. I’ve had the opportunity to discuss some of these major developments over the last few weeks, and I want ...
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Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session officially adjourned last Thursday in Olympia. During the 60-day session, we made important progress to move Spokane and the state forward. It was another challenging budget year, but I’m proud the Legislature took ...
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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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