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My story, growing up in a middle class family in a safe neighborhood with great schools and caring teachers, where everything seemed possible if you worked hard, is what I hope for every Washingtonian. My passion for public service was sparked by the people who helped me reach my potential and the community I loved so much that I wanted to give back. Every day I walk into the Capitol building, that foundation is what inspires me to keep going. And that is why I am running for Lt. Governor. The Lt. Governor presides over the State Senate, but also serves as number two in the Executive Branch, all while running a small state agency. As Lt. Governor, I will build on the strong foundation that Lt. Governor Habib has set down expanding opportunities through higher education, international partnerships and progressive leadership in the Senate. This unique combination of responsibilities makes it an ideal role to continue my work building an economy that works for everyone, expanding equitable access to education and opportunity, and ensuring that our state is a model for social justice and inclusion. … Read More

Democratic state Sen. Marko Liias on Tuesday secured a big endorsement in his bid to become the state’s next lieutenant governor. It’s from the guy who holds the job now, Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib. … Read More

Senator Marko Liias has launched a campaign for Lt. Governor based on his progressive bona fides and experience as Majority Floor Leader. He’s earned endorsements from the current occupant of Lt. Governor’s office as well as several of his Senate colleagues – including Joe Nguyen and Emily Randall – for his work moving legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable populations. With the global population at large, and certain subpopulations in particular, more vulnerable now than in any other moment in recent history, I reached out to Liias to ask what the prioritization of a progressive Lt. Governor should look like in the years ahead. … Read More

Marko Liias is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 21. An out gay man, last year Liias sponsored and passed the VOTE Act to expand access for young and first-time voters to make their voices heard. … Read More

A new law took effect Thursday that prohibits medical providers from doing pelvic examinations on women without their consent if they will be unconscious or under anesthesia. … Read More

Washington state lawmakers voted last Saturday to ban therapists from offering minors a so-called cure to being gay. The bill heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. … Read More

Legislation expanding consumer protections for Washington’s 800,000 student loan borrowers is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the state House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support on Friday. … Read More