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Fantastic Friday on Thanksgiving Day!

by Debra Lekanoff | November 22, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, This week, I’m excited to bring you Fantastic Friday one day early – on Thanksgiving! As we embark upon the holiday season, I can’t help but stress to each and every one of you...

Supporting Seven Generations to Come on Fantastic Friday

by Debra Lekanoff | November 17, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, Last month, shortly before former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed from the position, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government and avoid a...

Meeting People Where They Are on Fantastic Frday

by Debra Lekanoff | November 10, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, For months now we have been talking about this year’s election – an off year campaign cycle that always needs extra attention. It’s easy to overlook these opportunities to vote,...

A Fantastic Friday Update from Rep. Lekanoff

by Debra Lekanoff | October 27, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, Following the first-of-its kind ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last month, Republicans in the House of Representatives have elected a new Speaker of the House this week....

An Update from Rep. Lekanoff on Fantastic Friday

by Debra Lekanoff | October 20, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, Last week, we talked in depth about the ongoing opioid crisis happening here in Washington, and across the country. It’s so important that we work on all levels to address this...

A Special Edition of Fantastic Friday

by Debra Lekanoff | October 13, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, This week on Fantastic Friday, I want to take some time and focus in on a single issue that is impacting our Indigenous communities at an astronomical level. The ongoing opioid...

Honoring Senator Feinstein on Fantastic Friday

by Debra Lekanoff | September 29, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, This week’s Fantastic Friday starts on a solemn note, as we say goodbye to an incredible woman who had worked tirelessly as a public servant for so much of her life. Earlier...

Building the Future We Want on Fantastic Friday

by Debra Lekanoff | September 22, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of being the keynote speakers at an event hosted by ReSources. It truly was an honor to be able to speak to my 40th constituents...

Spending Time With You on Fantastic Friday

by Debra Lekanoff | September 15, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, Each year in early September we take time out of our lives to remember the tragic events of September 11, and we reach out a hand to those around us as we continue to honor the lives...

Celebrating Washington’s Workers on Fantastic Friday

by Debra Lekanoff | September 8, 2023 | Fantastic Fridays | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, As we pass and acknowledge the end of summer with our Labor Day celebrations this past Monday, I’d like to take a moment on this Fantastic Friday to thank all of the incredible...

Ready to Run for a Third Term!

by Debra Lekanoff | May 17, 2022 | News Updates | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, Serving as your voice in Olympia these past four years has truly been the honor of my lifetime, and I am proud to wake up each day and go to work on your behalf. Together we have...

An Update from Representative Lekanoff

by Debra Lekanoff | October 14, 2021 | News Updates | 0 Comments

Dear Friends, This week, I made the decision to step down from serving on the board of Earth Justice to focus and prioritize my time with the community I serve right here in the 40th, including my...

Rest Easy, Chairwoman Loomis

by Debra Lekanoff | August 10, 2021 | News Updates | 0 Comments

Friends, it is with a heavy heart that we say until we meet again to Lorraine Loomis, Chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Lorraine passed earlier today surrounded by those she loved...

Vote for Debra Lekanoff for the 2021 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award

by Debra Lekanoff | April 19, 2021 | News Updates | 0 Comments

For Immediate ReleaseApril 19, 2021 EMILY’s List Announces Debra Lekanoff as a Nominee for 2021 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest...

Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

by Debra Lekanoff | October 12, 2020 | News Updates | 0 Comments

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! This day is important for me and so many others, and I want to take the time to thank the Washington Tribal leaders, elders, and...