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The 2021 legislative session is underway, and lawmakers have already approved $4 billion in COVID-19 economic relief for families and small businesses, with additional relief measures to follow.

State legislators Sen. Marko Liias, Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, and Rep. Strom Peterson will host a virtual town hall to discuss these economic relief bills and answer questions from constituents about the legislative session.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will also join the discussion to provide an update on federal issues.

The virtual town hall is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Viewers can watch the live stream on any of the following channels:

Sen. Marko Liias Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/senmarkoliias/videos/3539451179498207

Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeLillianOrtizSelf/

Rep. Strom Peterson Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeStromPeterson/

Washington Senate Democrats YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bNqNbymRxc

Sen. Marko Liias – Twitter (Periscope): https://twitter.com/senmarkoliias

Residents of the 21st Legislative District are encouraged to submit questions for lawmakers ahead of time:

– In the Facebook comments section of the livestream event

– On Twitter using the hashtag #WA21TownHall

– Or you can submit questions here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2RNBG2