Progressive. Activist. Mom. Proud Rainier Valley resident. State Representative for Washingtonβs 37th District. #everforward she/her
Joined January 2020
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18 Dec 2020
Looking forward to the good fights ahead in Olympia ππ½
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Rep Kirsten Harris-Talley retweeted
3 Mar 2022
We Birthed That Bill!
On Tuesday, ESHB 1881 - Creating a profession for birth doulas in Washington State - passed the Senate with a unanimous vote of 49-0!
Thank you to our Doulas For All coalition and legislative champion @ElectKHT for their work on this π€
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2 Mar 2022
Let's keep this moving βπ½
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2 Mar 2022
Thanks to @Surge4RJ and #Doulas4All, HB1881 to certify and expand Medicaid reimbursement for birth doulas has passed both chambers! This is my heart bill y'all. And in many ways, full circle; as I started my activism in Repro Justice πππ Next stop: Governor's desk
2 Mar 2022
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2 Mar 2022
Free fares for youth, electric vehicle goals by 2030, electric ferries, salmon culverts, and the largest transit investments we have ever made as a state. No plan is perfect, yet this one gets a lot right. #waleg #MoveAheadWA #TransitLove
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18 Feb 2022
Ya'll, our LAs and legislative staff are the real MVPs. Without them, I cannot do my work for the 37th. Solidarity for this basic right, the right to organize for better work conditions. We gotta make this right. Right now. Solidarity is action, and I will continue to act βπ½
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18 Feb 2022
For more on these bills and why they are so important x.com/IUPAT116/status/148424β¦
20 Jan 2022
IUPAT is taking action to pass #HB1806 and #SB5773 this #Waleg session. In this 𧡠weβll break down these bills and some FAQs:
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16 Feb 2022
Today we passed HB2050 out of the House to end the practice of Parent Pay! Since 1977, if the state or county incarcerate youth, the family is charged $$$. Putting that family in undue debt. Excited to get this all the way to signing; next stop Senate ππΎ
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10 Feb 2022
Ya'll! Today was the BEST DAY! Thanks to the love & work of community, led by @Surge4RJ and #Doulas4All, we voted HB 1881 off the House floor today πππΎπ΅ Many thanks to @RepJesseJohnson for sharing your story & to @SenatorNobles for your advocacy as this reaches the Senate!
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29 Jan 2022
Honored to serve with Rep Jamila Taylor, the Chair of the WA State Legislative Black Caucus. Her leadership has been transformative. And she is good, honest people βπ½ππβ€π€ #AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
28 Jan 2022
#AskWALeg Who is one other rep/senator that you work with that you really admire, and why should people be giving them kudos?
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29 Jan 2022
We go where our neighbors are ππ½ We had 100s of zoom meetings with elders, youth, and community members. Nothing about us, without us is how we do the work #AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
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29 Jan 2022
As a Black, queer woman - who is also a mom and abolitionist; I know our community is why we do this. Their hurts are my hurts, their triumphs are also my triumphs. So for me, it is all about doing right by the people ππ½ #AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
28 Jan 2022
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29 Jan 2022
Thank you @SenSaldana for your leadership on UI for our immigrant and refugee neighbors! Very excited to support this work from @weareoneamerica ππ½ #AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
28 Jan 2022
People in Washington are struggling to make ends meet and need immediate relief. One way to do that is creating an unemployment fund for undocumented communities.
What are you doing to make sure we get cash - right now - directly to the people who need it most? #AskWaleg
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28 Jan 2022
This is moving in the House! Doing it for our little ones and their future π€ #AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
28 Jan 2022
Tons of research points to direct cash as a source of economic strength for individuals, families, communities & businesses. So #WaLeg: Who is for the WA Future Fund (Baby Bonds)? Guaranteed Basic Income? An equitable implementation of the #WAWorkingFamiliesTaxCredit? #AskWaLeg
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28 Jan 2022
You know I am all about @NoelFrame's HB1406, the first state-level Wealth Tax proposal ever introduced! Look forward to seeing this bill move in the Senate ππΎ#AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
28 Jan 2022
Our tax code is still the MOST upside-down in the country and Washington families canβt wait a minute longer for relief. Only 100 ultra-wealthy Washingtonians would pay this tax, but the money raised would fund public programs we all need. Who's voting yes on SB 5426? #AskWALeg
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28 Jan 2022
You know I am all in for housing solutions NOW. And these bills are the right kinds of solutions we should be championing ππΎπ¬π
#AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
28 Jan 2022
We need to end exclusionary zoning and build more homes of all types in all places across Washington. Rep @jessdbateman and @senmonadas have a fantastic proposal in HB1782 & SB5670. Can WA families count on your votes to pass it? #AskWaleg
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28 Jan 2022
Proud to co-sponsor Rep Rule's HB1664 to get resources to our schools for physical, social & emotional supports. Healthy youth make healthy communities! π#AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
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28 Jan 2022
We are keeping a focus on tax equity & small businesses. We need our neighbors and communities whole ππ½
#AskWALeg #WALeg #PuttingPeopleFirst
28 Jan 2022
The same pandemic that has devastated working families & communities has been a cash cow for the wealthy. How will you ensure pandemic profiteers in our state pay their fair share to rebuild our communities and economy? Do you support the Wealth Tax (HB 1406, SB 5624)? #askWAleg
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28 Jan 2022
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10 Jan 2022
First day of 2022 Legislative Session! 60 days to get it done! So proud of the work over interim with @Surge4RJ on #Doulas4All, @zerowastewa for battery recycling & @FairVoteWA for Ranked Choice VotingππΎ #everforward #waleg
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8 Jan 2022
A win after years of advocacy! Thank you to every neighbor - and so many here in the 37th - who fought for affirmative action and this Executive directive change in WA State. More equity in the workplace. More equity in our economy π
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