Janelle Cass announces run for Senate to unseat Marko Liias
EDMONDS, Wash., February 17, 2022 – Janelle Cass announces she will be running against incumbent Marko Liias for senate in the 21st Legislative District – Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, and South Everett. Janelle is a United States Air Force veteran and Edmonds business owner who serves on the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and […]
Happy Pride from Sen. Marko Liias
Happy Pride from Sen. Marko LiiasBy Senator Marko Liias | Press Release As we reflect on the 50th anniversary or Pride this June, it is important to remember that Pride was first and foremost, a protest. It was born out of a deep-set pain and frustration felt by the LGBTQ community about the mistreatment they […]
Happy Pride from WA State Senator Marko Liias
This June for the first time, Washington is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month, recognized by state law. As one of nine openly serving legislators in Olympia, Pride is a joyful occasion, but also a time for reflection on the sacrifices made by those who came out before us. Fifty years ago in New York City, a […]
Liias’ inclusive LGBTQ+ learning bill signed into law
OLYMPIA—Legislation to ensure the stories of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians are taught in schools was signed into law Monday, March 18, by Governor Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), requires school districts to adopt curriculum that covers inclusive, age-appropriate materials that tell the histories, contributions and perspectives of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. “The contributions […]
House passes Sen. Liias bill to restrict high-capacity magazines
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 5, 2022 – In a late-night session, legislation to restrict the sale of high-capacity firearm magazines was approved by the Washington House of Representatives on a 55-42 vote Friday with no Republican support. Senate Bill 5078, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), prohibits the manufacture, sale, import or transfer of large-capacity magazines […]
Liias and Lovick introduce bills to reduce road fatalities
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 24, 2022 – Legislation to increase road safety and decrease traffic fatalities was introduced in the Washington State Senate today. Senate Bill 5982 would lower the blood alcohol limit for operating a motorized vehicle, while Senate Joint Memorial 8010 requests Congress to mandate the use of technology to prompt motorists to conform […]
Senator Liias lands newly-created $83,000 county job
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 23, 2021 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced that Senator Marko Liias (LD21, Mukilteo) has been hired as Communications Manager for the newly-created Office of Recovery and Resilience. In this role, Senator Liias will help manage external and internal communications for the Office and provide additional public engagement capacity. […]
Democrats Liias and Heck clash in spirited Lt. Governor debate
By Lynnwood Times Staff Congressman Denny Heck and State Senator Marko Liias met one-on-one in a debate Thursday night. The Washington Lt. Governor race is an already peculiar one since it features two Democrats. The state primary system advances the top two vote-getters to the general election regardless of party and the Republicans who ran […]
Liias and Ortiz-Self reflect on mural honoring indigenous people
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff Just a week into the process of putting up two murals honoring the Coast Salish People who once inhabited Edmonds, local artist and muralist Andy Eccleshall and the Mural Project Edmonds (MPE) have called the project their “most ambitious” to date. Eccleshall, sponsor John Osberg, consultant Ty Juvinel, […]
State to enforce high-capacity magazine ban as legal battle ensues
OLYMPIA—Washington State Supreme Court Commissioner Michael E. Johnston ordered, on Thursday, April 25, that the state’s prohibition on high-capacity firearm magazines will remain in effect at least until an ensuing legal battle comes to a close. Johnston said his decision was based on the opposing side failing “to persuasively show” that the ban be overturned […]
