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Faith Action Network Advocates celebrate the power of advocacy together at IFAD 2024 in Olympia! Thank you for your continued advocacy this legislative session! Photos by @mjwhitephotos. Celebrating IFAD 2024 FAN’s 2024 Interfaith Advocacy Day on February 8 was an energizing, successful day under sunny skies in Olympia! Nearly 200 advocates showed up from across the state, including Spokane, Wenatchee, Yakima, Vancouver, Bellingham, Aberdeen, the Puget Sound region, and many places in between. They heard plenary speakers, attended workshops, caucused with people from their districts, and met with legislators and their staff about the issues on our legislative agenda. Differently [...]

On left, Tomo Duke met with UW Lutherans this week to write postcards to their legislators. At right, Kristin Ang testified for FAN in support of the Working Families Tax Credit. Kristin's Policy Updates The third week of the 2024 Legislative Session in Washington was marked by significant progress on several bills championed by Faith Action Network. These bills align with FAN's commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and public welfare. The 60-day legislative session has now progressed through its first 19 days. Policy Committee Cutoff is next Wednesday, January 31 — all bills need to pass out of their respective [...]

Take Action for next week hearings We have many hearings next week; be sure to sign in at least one hour before the hearing. Please do not put FAN in the organizational field for committee hearings for now, as it has caused confusion in these early weeks. We do encourage you to highlight your affiliation with FAN in your other letters and communications! NEXT WEEK SIGN IN PRO for FAN-SUPPORTED BILLS HB 1579 Independent Prosecutor, which would create a state office to ensure fair and transparent prosecutions of criminal conduct arising from police use of force, is scheduled for executive [...]

Opening ceremonies in Olympia included prayers in the House from Imam Omar Kaddoura from the Islamic Center of Olympia and Rabbi Seth Goldstein of Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia, along with Squaxin tribal members. Policy Engagement Director Kristin Ang represented FAN throughout the week, pictured here with Rep. Brandy Donaghy and Rep. Jamila Taylor. Kristin's Policy Updates The 2024 legislative session, a 60-day "short session," commenced January 8, 2024. As a supplemental budget year, it will focus on updating the operating, transportation, and capital budgets for the period from 2023 to 2025. The Democratic party maintains a majority in both [...]

Get ready for the Legislative Session! We hope you’ll join our Legislative Preview on Sunday 1/7 at 3:00pm to hear FAN Policy Engagement Director Kristin Ang provide an overview of the bills on our agenda and meet in breakout rooms by interest area (i.e. economic justice, housing, immigration, etc.) Later in the week, on Wednesday 1/10 at 7pm or Thursday 1/11 at noon, you can attend Advocacy 101 to learn more from FAN Staff about how to advocate or refresh your skills. All sessions are online—you will receive the link when you register. You can find FAN’s Legislative Agenda on [...]

 Interfaith Advocacy Day February 8, 2024 - Registration Open! Open your new year calendar and plan to join us in-person on February 8 for Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia! FAN’s annual gathering of advocates brings your voice and concerns to the state Capitol. If you join us for Interfaith Advocacy Day, you will be able to: Hear plenaries and workshops that will explore the issues on FAN’s 2024 Legislative Agenda. Meet with advocates from your own legislative district to prepare for your legislative visits. Meet with your legislator or their legislative assistant. If you register by January 29, FAN [...]

Capacity crowds in both Renton and Spokane created a hope-filled and successful FAN Annual dinner. See more photos on our Facebook page! Thank You for making our Annual Dinner Celebrations a Success! We approach this time of Thanksgiving with deep gratitude for our incredible statewide network! Nearly 450 friends of FAN showed up last Sunday in Renton, Spokane, and online, to celebrate our Annual Dinner #FANunitedinhope! Guests prayed, sang, ate delicious food, heard inspiring speakers, wrote notes of support for others, and raised money to keep FAN strong in the days ahead! We are happy to announce that we met [...]