State Representative Marko Liias (D-21) of Edmonds officially announced Tuesday that he is running for Congress in the 1st Congressional District. A video announcement of his decision can be viewed…
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Edmonds lawmaker wants higher fees for DUI offenses
State Rep. Marko Liias says he wants to charge drunken drivers a higher fee and use the money to crack down on repeat offenders, according to The Seattle Times, a…
Liias introduces bill that would allow transit agencies to levy $30 fee
Legislation introduced earlier this week by State Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, would give transit agencies the ability to temporarily institute a $30 “congestion reduction charge” on vehicle license renewals. The…
Reminder: Soundview School screening movie ‘Race to Nowhere’ Sunday
Two state lawmakers from Edmonds will be participating in Lynnwood-based Soundview School’s screening of the highly-acclaimed and thought-provoking education documentary “Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture,” Sunday at 2…
Liias introduces legislation to support small business growth
State Rep. Marko Liias announced Friday that he has introduced legislation with a package of proposals to support small businesses and encourage their growth. Liias, D-Edmonds, said he has spent…
Rep. Liias looking for ways to restore Community Transit service
Rep. Marko Liias According to our friends at Lynnwood Today, State Rep. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) wants to help Community Transit buy back some of the service it slashed last year…
Submit your questions for Edmonds CC candidates’ forum Wednesday
Have a question for candidates running for 1st or 21st Legislative District State Representative positions? Email it to teresa@myedmondsnews.com. It may be one of the questions asked by panelists during…
Primary election choices: Washington Legislative District 21 Rep., Pos. 2
We continue with our summaries of candidates who appear on the Aug. 17 primary election ballot, with details collected from the Snohomish County voters pamphlet, which is here. This report…
Field narrows to two for Cooper’s county council seat
The competition for the just-vacated 3rd District Snohomish County Council seat is down to two people, with the announcement by 21st District Rep. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) that he will not…
Local lawmakers propose allowing ads on school buses
A couple of local lawmakers are behind bills in the Washington State House and Senate that would allow advertising on school buses. State Sen. Paull Shin, D-Edmonds, has introduced a…
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