Rep. Marko Liias

OLYMPIA – Legislation to provide tools for cities and counties to invest in transit needs received a boost today from a coalition of community leaders.  The group’s letter, organized by Transportation for Washington, explains why passing the local transportation revenue … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—The House today passed a $9.8 billion supplemental transportation budget that creates or sustains about 43,000 jobs over the biennium while addressing  urgent needs and making a head start on future projects, such as a fix to I-5 traffic congestion … Continue reading →

Olympia – A group of lawmakers announced today that they have secured an agreement with Yellow Pages publishers that will reduce the number of unwanted phone directories delivered to doorsteps in Washington state.   Reps. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle), Marko Liias … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—House transportation leaders released a 2012 supplemental transportation budget today that invests in immediate needs, makes a head start on funding major future projects and creates or sustains more than 43,000 jobs this biennium. “These investments target some our most … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – State lawmakers from the 21st District invite you to attend one of two town hall meetings on Saturday, February 25th. The 21st District includes the communities of Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood and portions of Mountlake Terrace and Everett. Sen. … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—House transportation leaders advanced a revenue package today to address urgent state and local needs while also creating or sustaining thousands of jobs across Washington. “Low interest rates and very low bids from businesses competing for construction contracts make this … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Rep. Marko Liias and 16 other Washington state legislators have joined forces in signing an amicus brief defending the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Boasting 518 signatures representing every state, as well as Puerto Rico and the … Continue reading →

I voted against the state budget this year, because I believed that an all-cuts budget was not sustainable. The cuts to education and long-term care are examples of decisions that are already having devastating effects in our communities right now, … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—The transportation budget signed today by Gov. Chris Gregoire is being hailed as a model of bipartisan cooperation that relies on balanced investments and cost-saving reforms to move forward on projects and goals through the next two years, despite declining … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Last week Gov. Gregoire signed Rep. Marko Liias legislation to help prevent school bullying and youth suicide. The new law creates an ongoing group to look at ways for schools to prevent harassment, as well as including mental … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – House lawmakers today approved an $8.9 billion transportation budget that would keep projects moving forward and generate more than 43,000 jobs. The two-year proposal, House Bill 1175, includes almost $12.5 million in funding for local projects. Rep. Marko … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – With the legislative session past the halfway point, Rep. Marko Liias has several pieces of legislation dealing with everything from school bullying to drunken driving. While the Legislature approved $242 million in cuts early in session, a lot … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA— Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced a proposed agreement has been reached with TransAlta to significantly reduce emissions from the company’s coal-fired power plant in the Centralia area. The agreement was negotiated by TransAlta, the state of Washington and members … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA — State lawmakers approved a long list of measures today that will increase access to educational opportunities for all Washington students, from birth to career. “We are building a strong foundation for success by preparing today’s students with the … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – A jobs program for unemployed veterans and younger workers, while also cleaning up Puget Sound, cleared the House today. By streamlining the state’s conservation efforts into one program, existing funding will go further in protecting the environment and … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – State lawmakers from the 21st District invite you to attend a town hall meeting Saturday, March 12 in Mukilteo. The 21st District includes the communities of Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood and portions of Mountlake Terrace and Everett. Sen. Paull … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The route to increasing Washington’s aerospace industry may in fact be found in a pilotless plane. Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, has introduced legislation to help lure manufacturers of unmanned planes to Washington, and specially the Everett area. “We’re … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – After arson fires destroyed two local institutions, Rep. Marko Liias wanted to do something to help these victims recover and rebuild. In November 2009, Mukilteo resident Emory Cole’s Everett-area restaurant was totally destroyed by an arsonist and less … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Legislation introduced today by Rep. Marko Liias would give transit agencies a temporary tool to protect local transit service and reduce congestion. The bill is limited to King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, where service cuts have limited transit … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Legislation to make sure parents can get time off for teacher conferences received a hearing this week.  Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, introduced the measure so parents wanting to be involved in their child’s education can also be sure … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – State Rep. Marko Liias had introduced legislation with a package of proposals to support small businesses and encourage their growth.  Liias, D-Edmonds, has spent the last year listening to business owners and the challenges they’re facing in the … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – House Democrats have picked Rep. Marko Liias to continue serving as vice chair of the Transportation Committee. The Snohomish County legislator was first named to the transportation leadership team in 2009. “The state’s made a lot of progress … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – While it won’t put much of a dent in the upcoming budget shortfall, Rep. Marko Liias believes lawmakers and statewide elected officials should do their part and accept the same pay reductions that other state workers face. “The … Continue reading →