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Legislative Updates – 1/28/24
Week of January 28 Legislative Update We’re close to the halfway point of the 2024 LegislativeSession, and we’re using last week’s Lobby Day as a launch pad to ramp up our work as we get closer to the first round … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
January 28, 2024
Legislative Updates – Week of 1/21/24
Week of January 21 Legislative Update Happy Week 3 y’all! Things are cruising along in the Washington legislature this, both fortunately and unfortunately (rural development bills, I’m looking at you). You may have seen our numerous emails this week … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
January 21, 2024
Legislative Update – Week of 1/14/24
Week of January 14 Legislative Update Hard to believe we’re already a week into the 2024 legislative session! This session we’re working to Connect Communities by allowing more housing to be built near transit, preventing sprawl into rural areas, … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
January 14, 2024
Legislative Updates – Week of 1/8/24
2024 Session: Connecting Communities The legislative session begins January 8! We’ll be here each week to give you a run through of the latest updates and calls to action. This first week, we’re presenting our campaign: Connecting Communities. Whether you … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
January 8, 2024
Snohomish Dispatch
Sunrise on the Skykomish River In 2024, all the Central Puget Sound counties (King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish) have a deadline to produce an updated comprehensive plans. The work on these plans starts long before the final approval, and we’re … Continue reading
December 20, 2023
Meet Francine – Futurewise Staff Spotlight
In the past months we introduced you to Sia Gaind and Seth Gebauer, two new members to our statewide team. This week, meet Francine Myles, the Campaign Intern in the Eastside area. Read more to get to know her! Share a little about … Continue reading
December 19, 2023
December 2023 Executive Director Note
Aerial view of the Columbia River over Wenatchee with new apartment buildings along the river park To wrap up the year, I’m thrilled to share our 2023 impact report, highlighting all the amazing work we’ve done with folks like you … Continue reading
December 19, 2023
Futurewise Farmland Protection Case Heads to the State Supreme Court
For the first time since 2017, Futurewise has a court case before the Washington State Supreme Court. The Washington State Supreme Court will hear a case brought by Futurewise and Friends of Sammamish Valley regarding the King County Adult Beverage … Continue reading
December 10, 2023
November 2023 Executive Director Note
Sunrise over farms in North Bend (photo cred. Dave/Unsplash) Like the brilliant passing of Halley’s Comet or the noisy return of hungry cicadas, the coming of the comprehensive plan update to each Washington State city and county is a rare … Continue reading
November 29, 2023
Futurewise 2024 Legislative Campaign Kick Off Recap!
On Wednesday November 8th, Futurewise hosted our campaign kick-off for the 2024 legislative session. A huge thank you to the 80+ volunteers and partners that joined, made signs, and signed up to volunteer in our upcoming December Week of Action. … Continue reading
November 29, 2023
Meet Seth – Futurewise Staff Spotlight
Last month we introduced you to Sia Gaind, one of our new Campaign Interns. This week we’d love to introduce your to Seth Gebauer, our intern in the Tacoma area! Read on to learn more about him. Share a little about … Continue reading
November 29, 2023
Spokane Officially Approves Expanding Middle Housing
Aerial view of Spokane On Monday, November 20th, the Spokane City Council voted unanimously to extend the Building Opportunity and Choices for All (BOCA) ordinance that legalizes different middle housing types in the city, and updates development regulations to make … Continue reading
November 27, 2023