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Washington’s 2025 Legislature is in Session (Click here for weekly report)
The Washington State Legislature is in session and considering a number of pieces of legislation which will affect all Washington Residents. Click here to review PSARA’s Legislative Agenda. PSARA will issue a weekly update throughout the session. Click here to review the weekly report.
Thank you to all who attended PSARA’s Lobby Day March 18th
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PSARA Retiree Advocate
Click here for the March print Copy
Click here to read the March Advocate online
In this issue we feature an article by Jeff Johnson, "Protecting Our Assets and Protecting Our Asses."
Also in this issue:
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Tim Wheeler's eyewitness report on the SJM 8002 hearing in Olympia.
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Michael Righi's analysis of US trade with Mexico.
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"Organizing for Immigrant Human Rights," by Cindy Domingo.
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Mary Lou Dickerson and Barb Carey report on the Washington Coal Act.
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An article on the political side of horror film star Bela Lugosi.
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Some history behind the Panama Canal.
And more!
Upcoming PSARA Events
Want to support Fire Victims in California? Click Here for a List of agencies
The California Fires are not a natural disaster, click here to read the Labor Network for Sustainability’s story on opportunities to support people impacted by the disaster as well as the environmental and labor impacts of the fires, particularly for incarcerated individuals.
Thank you to all who attended our Jan 7th Washington State Legislative Briefing
Next Steps:
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January 13th, the 2025 WA StateLegislative session begins.
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Pam Crone will do weekly written updates with hearings of interest beginning Jan. 29.
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PSARA Lobby Day in Olympia will be March 18th.
Photos Courtesy: Garet Munger
An Evening with Climate Activist
Bill McKibben
On Tuesday July 2nd Lifelong Climate Activist Bill McKibben gave a stirring speech on the fight to stop Climate Change. Click Here to watch his speech.
