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Legislative Updates

Welcome to the First Day of the 2026 Legislative Session!

In the next 60 days, our state representatives will be heading to Olympia to pass bills that can affect our day to day lives The legislative...

Our 2026 Legislative Priorities: Building a More Just and Equitable Food System

Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session is right around the corner! Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing updates from Olympia and creating...

2025 Legislative Session Wrap Up

Thanks to the dedication of our public policy and advocacy coalition partners, and community members like you, the 2025 legislative session came with...

Advocacy Alert: Tell Congress to Protect SNAP!

This week, Congress will be taking steps to fast track tax cuts that are tilted to help the wealthiest at the expense of programs and services that...

2024 Legislative Priorities

During the 2024 legislative session our Advocacy Team will be supporting: Healthy School Meals for All (HB 2058) Children need healthy school...

2023 Federal Government Shutdown Information

Information last updated: 10/4/2023  As many of you are aware, Congress passed a 45-day continuing resolution and narrowly avoided a government...

2023 Legislative Session Summary

Well, folks, it happened: we wrapped up the 2023 legislative session on Sunday, April 24 Our entire staff and many of our partners and community...

Legislative Update: Week 15

We have nearly reached the end of legislative session – the legislature will release their budget agreement on Saturday at noon and vote on it...

Legislative Update: Week 14

What has the Northwest Harvest Advocacy team been up to in Olympia this week   A few quick updates: Wednesday was the last day to consider (pass)...

Legislative Update: Week 11

What has the Northwest Harvest Advocacy team been up to in Olympia this week   A few quick updates: On Friday, March 24, the Washington State...