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Week of February 26 Legislative Update
We got some great news this week! Our bills are in a good position before the first major cutoff that is coming up. We are now in the Floor Vote Frenzy! We have just a few actions for you — … Continue reading
February 27, 2023
For Our Future Lobby Day Recap 2023
On Wednesday, February 8, Futurewise made their way to Olympia for the For Our Future lobby day! Thank you to all our volunteers who joined us! It was exciting to be in the thick of things in Olympia, making sure our lawmakers … Continue reading
February 22, 2023
Week of February 19 Legislative Update
Thanks to all of you for the work you’ve done so far! We are feeling good about where we are because of you. This week, we’ve been preparing for our first major cutoff that is coming up soon! We have … Continue reading
February 20, 2023
Week of February 12 Legislative Update
What a week! From a successful lobby day to some big milestones, we are feeling good. However, the countdown is on! We’re just a few weeks away from the deadline to pass our priority bills out of their house of … Continue reading
February 13, 2023
Week of February 5 Legislative Update
Can you believe we are already in February? Session is going by fast for us here, and this upcoming week is going to be action packed! Check it out: Vote YES for HB 1110 Our Middle Housing bill, HB 1110, … Continue reading
February 6, 2023
Notes from the Executive Director – January 2023
Screenshot of a tweet our Racial Equity Committee Chair, Sarah Myhre, posted of her dog during our 2022 Board Retreat. Y’all. This is Flash in a @FuturewiseWA board meeting. She is a housing, land use, climate, energy, equity, and justice dog support … Continue reading
January 30, 2023
Week of January 30 Legislative Update
Another Sunday is here, and that means another set of actions! We have good momentum going thanks to you and all the actions you’ve taken, so thank you! Let’s keep it up; here is what is coming up this week! … Continue reading
January 30, 2023
Week of January 23 Legislative Update
4,306 people signed-in PRO for HB 1181, SB 5203, & HB 1110 What a week it has been for us and we’re only entering week 3 of the legislative session! 😅 First off, We just want to say a big … Continue reading
January 23, 2023
Week of January 15 Legislative Update
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Our first week is done which means it is time for our first action alert of the 2023 legislative session! We have a very big day next Tuesday, January 17th, with three hearings scheduled on the same … Continue reading
January 16, 2023
Week of January 8 Legislative Update
ID: Light rail train on track in between two sets of apartment buildings, blue sky with clouds in the background. Alright everybody — it’s official! The 2023 Washington legislative session starts tomorrow, and Futurewise is here to be your voice … Continue reading
January 9, 2023
Notes from the Executive Director – December 2022
Red, Snow-Covered, 2002 Toyota Tacoma Planning Climate Resilient Neighborhoods Needs to Be Washington State’s Next Climate Policy Priority My partner Matthew is thinking about selling his Toyota Tacoma truck. It’s 20 years old, but he’s kept it in good shape. … Continue reading
December 21, 2022
Futurewise Celebrates the Affordable Housing Design Review Exemption in Seattle
Photo by Leandre Chastagnier Futurewise Celebrates the Affordable Housing Design Review Exemption in Seattle (CB 1204646) After nearly two years of policy work and advocacy, we would like to celebrate the passage of CB 120464 in Seattle, which temporarily exempts affordable housing … Continue reading
December 19, 2022