State legislators representing the 40th and 42nd legislative districts released a letter today to the Whatcom County Executive and Council with information on available state resources to support the county’s Justice Implementation Plan. The legislators thanked the county for its ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you are all having a wonderful June! Rep. Timmons and I had our big legislative town hall two weeks ago, and it was so much fun getting to hear folks’ questions and concerns. Since ...
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Hello friends and neighbors! I want to let you know about a town hall event I’m hosting with Rep. Joe Timmons this Wednesday, May 31, to talk about what happened during the legislative session, answer your questions, and hear your ...
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With the passage of the state’s capital construction and transportation budgets, significant investment will be coming to 42nd Legislative District projects, announced Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham). Legislators in the 40th and the 42nd Legislative Districts worked together to bring money ...
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Legislation to expand options for local governments to use money from impact fees to build bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure was signed into law today. The bill, SB 5452, was sponsored by Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham). “Places for people to walk ...
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Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to improve habitat for endangered species and help keep working forests from potential liability under the federal Endangered Species Act. SB 5390 fixes a perverse incentive in the ...
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The Senate passed a resolution sponsored by Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to honor Washington’s Sikh community and wish them a joyous celebration of the holiday Vaisakhi. Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu joined the Senate for the passage of the resolution. ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, As a parent, a legislator, and someone who cares about our future, I want to talk about something on a lot of parents’ minds — school funding. Be warned, because this is a long email, but ...
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Legislation sponsored by Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to streamline the removal of derelict vessels in Washington waters was signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee, after passing both chambers of the Legislature unanimously. “Getting derelict vessels out of our ...
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Today, the Washington State Senate passed HB 1337, sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac), legislation to expand the building of accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, mother-in-law units, or backyard cottages, and ensure they are legal and allowed statewide. ...
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