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DelBene highlights impact of Trump’s SNAP cuts on Washington families

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ARLINGTON—On Thursday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) addressed the federal food program cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Donald J Trump. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene stated that the legislation will affect many Washington families and children. The […]

Targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, manhunt underway for killer

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BROOKLYN PARK, MN—In what is described as “targeted political violence” by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, lawmakers former House Speaker Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were fatally shot at their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday, June 14, 2025. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were also shot and […]

DelBene visits Port of Seattle to discuss potential harm from Trump’s tariffs

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SEATTLE– Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited the port of Seattle to highlight the harm, she syas, of President Trump’s ongoing tariff chaos at the Port of Seattle with Washington workers, businesses, and health care providers. Tariffs are a tax on imported goods paid by American businesses and often passed along to American consumers. Since taking […]

DelBene announces 15 community projects for $40M in federal funding

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) funding yesterday. The projects, totaling more than $40 million, include road and trail upgrades, water infrastructure projects, and public safety improvements.  “The requests submitted in this year’s federal FY26 funding package continue to […]

DelBene Highlights Nationwide Affordable Housing Crisis at Bellevue Development

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BELLEVUE—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) on Thursday, April 24, visited August Wilson Place, a 57-unit affordable housing development in downtown Bellevue, to highlight the nationwide shortage of affordable housing. The property was made possible because of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC/Housing Credit), the nation’s most effective tool for creating affordable housing. During the visit, DelBene […]

Reps Larsen, Jayapal, DelBene, Schrier and others demand answers on Bellingham ICE raid

Bellingham ICE raid

WASHINGTON, DC—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Emily Randall (WA-06), Adam Smith (WA-09) and Kim Schrier (WA-08) sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding answers to an early morning raid […]

Bipartisan legislation introduced for critical landslide preparedness

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BELLEVUE—Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) reintroduced the National Landslide Preparedness Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation will help save lives, protect communities and property, and improve natural disaster emergency preparedness by targeting key gaps in science and mapping critical landslide hazards.  Following the 2014 Oso […]

North Trunk Sewer Extension project underway thanks to DelBene

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SNOHOMISH—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) on Friday, February 28, participated in the groundbreaking of the City of Snohomish’s sewer extension project. She secured $3 million in federal funding for the project that will help improve service, reduce the risk of sewer overflows, and support more affordable housing development. The North Trunk Sewer Extension project will divert […]

Boeing reports $11.8 billion annual loss in latest quarterly results

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ARLINGTON, VA—The Boeing Company delivered its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, January 28, clocking a 31% decrease in revenue from 2023 which it says was driven by the IAM strike and other factors. Net earnings for the quarter were a loss of $3.9 billion for an annual earnings loss of $11.8 billion. Annual revenues for […]

Public Transit Made Easy: Zip Shuttle Connects People to Buses, Light Rail, and Beyond

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“When people think about public transit, they often picture buses and light rail,” says Kevin Futhey, a project manager on Community Transit’s Innovative Services team. “But what about those who can’t walk to a stop or access transit easily? That’s where Zip Shuttle comes in.” Community Transit’s Zip Shuttle Alderwood is an on-demand, shared-ride service […]

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