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Legislative Recap 2026
Legislators adjourned on Thursday afternoon, and the 2026 Legislative Session is a wrap! Truly remarkable, every single bill on our 2026 Growing Together agenda passed the Legislature. đ€Ż Seven bills with our fingerprints on them are now on their way … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
March 17, 2026
Legislative Update Week 9: From the Legislature to the Governor’s Desk
It was a busy final week of floor votes in Olympia, and last Friday marked the very last day for bills to be considered on the floor. As of Wednesday evening, our final bills passed their second chamber! This means … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
March 11, 2026
Legislative Update Week 8: Last Chance to Get Our Bills Across
Happy March! Do you feel like February flew by in a blink? We do. This short 60-day session is in its final two weeks, and weâve got a few bills left to pass. Itâs been an incredible year for our … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
March 3, 2026
Legislative Update Week 7: YES on Supportive Housing
Last week we were watching Floor votes galore, and now somehow, we are less than three weeks away from the last day of the 2026 legislative session. These final weeks are the most critical points for our Growing Together agenda. All of our priority bills are … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 23, 2026
Legislative Update Week 6: We’re halfway there
Good morning and happy Sunday! Legislators had a full day of floor action yesterday, so I’ll dive right into the updates. I was hoping this email was going to start with âALL our priorities have passed the House!â But HB … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 16, 2026
RFP: Valley Creek Daylighting & Stormwater Park Economic Study
Futurewise is looking for a contractor to conduct an economic study for the GreenLink Port Angeles Valley Creek Daylighting and Stormwater Park project. Continue reading
Futurewise
February 13, 2026
What’s the Deal with Neighborhood Residential?
Neighborhood Residential is the zoning definition update for the areas of our city which used to be limited to just single family detached homes that is more reflective of other types of homes that have existed in the neighborhoods before … Continue reading
Futurewise
February 10, 2026
January Executive Director’s Note: Our duty to our neighbors
I had a lot of ideas for what I might write about this month. This week Iâm traveling through the central part of our state, meeting with inspiring community leaders, elected officials, planners, farmers, and affordable housing providers. I hope … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 10, 2026
Legislative Update Week 5: Floor Vote Frenzy is Back!
If youâve been active with us in prior legislative sessions you may remember floor vote frenzyâ the week-ish after committee cutoffs when lawmakers are hearing and voting on bills on the Floor. Well itâs time! In a typical session, weâd expect … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 10, 2026
Futurewise Then & Now – Steward of the Growth Management Act
Last year Futurewise celebrated a big milestone – for 35 years (and counting) we have been advocating for smart land use, shaping legislation, and helping communities across Washington create comprehensive plans that reflect their values. When we hit our 30-year … Continue reading
Alex Brennan
February 5, 2026
Legislative Update Week 4: Take Action on STEP Housing
It seems like every week we say âthings are moving quickly!â but itâs true, all of our 2026 priority are on the move. This Wednesday, Feb 4th marks the first âcutoffâ deadline for bills – any that havenât passed out … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 2, 2026
Legislative Update Week 3: Help Keep All of Our Bills Alive!
Here with your weekly dispatch from Olympia! Grab your morning coffee and let’s dig in. This week lawmakers were busy in committee meetings, hearing lots of bills. This is a pivotal point for how bills take shape, and it will soon … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
January 26, 2026