Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy 

The end of the regular legislative session, April 23, is rapidly approaching. It has been a long time coming, but as discussed last week, the Operating Budget in particular is one item that's not likely to be resolved soon. The budget bills and any other bills deemed “NTIB” – necessary to implement the budget, might need a special session or two to reach final agreement.

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

For the last several weeks in Olympia, affordable housing and homelessness has been top of mind. Many bills impacting these issues have had hearings, and of course, over 650 advocates came to the capitol on February 2^nd for Homelessness and Housing Advocacy Day.

Elimika James, Housing Advocate

My name is Elimika James, and this year was my very first time at Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day! As a working single-mother, it can be difficult to find the time to be an advocate while balancing a job, being a parent, and taking care of my own needs, and I appreciated the opportunity to participate.

Christine Long, HEN Program Manager King County

Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Bills, Bills, Bills!

The 2017 state legislative session is 2+ weeks in and many bills are still being introduced. The pace and feel of the campus is hectic, with many people working to get their issues in front of lawmakers.