This year, six initiatives have been certified by the Washington Secretary of State, all aimed at reversing laws passed by the state legislature in recent years. Since Quaker Voice is focused on state decision-making, the fate of these initiatives is well within our scope of action. We are posting to tell you what the Board … Read more

Chris Ferguson submitted our official testimony to both House and Senate Housing Committees about our support for the rent stabilization legislation. He wrote: “Quaker Voice on Washington Public Policy commends the House Housing Committee for responding to the massive wave of rent increases that has washed over our state in recent years.  We thank the authors … Read more

Quaker Voice depends on donations from individuals, churches, and Meetings, to do its work. After many successes in our work during the last legislative session, we are getting ready for the 2024 short session. Read about the challenges coming our way and the priorities the working groups are setting in our Fall Letter.

Friends, The 2024 session of the Washington Legislature has already started. Quaker Lobby Day is happening earlier this year, so that we can maximize our impact. Please join us in Olympia or online on Thursday, January 25, to raise our Quaker voices. Register at this link now so that we can have appointments with your legislators … Read more