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Democrats unveil pandemic relief package
Democrats in the Washington State Legislature released a $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief package today that would expand testing and vaccine availability, extend support to schools, provide grants for small business, and help ...
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Walkinshaw sworn in as Senate Democrats’ representative on Redistricting Commission
Former state representative Brady Piñero Walkinshaw was sworn in Friday morning as ...
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The Senate Members of Color Caucus Co-Chairs Honor MLK, Jr.’s Legacy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2021 The Senate Members of Color Caucus co-chairs ...
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Senate blueprint for economic recovery calls for small business support, childcare expansion, broadband deployment
SEATTLE — The bipartisan Senate Special Committee on Economic Recovery today released ...
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Billig: I condemn any violence, intimidation and destruction
Washington State Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) released the following statement ...
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Senate Members of Color Caucus express support for governor’s equity package
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 14, 2020 Senate Members of Color Caucus co-chairs ...
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Sen. Andy Billig’s statement on Sen. John Braun’s election as Republican Minority leader
“Congratulations to Sen. John Braun. This is a well-earned honor for someone ...
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Senate Democrats set committees, leadership for 2021
OLYMPIA – The Senate Democratic Caucus on Monday voted to confirm committee ...
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Statement from Sen. Christine Rolfes on COVID-19 economic aid for businesses and individuals
OLYMPIA – State Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island), chair of the Senate ...
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Statement from Sen. Christine Rolfes on November revenue forecast
OLYMPIA – State Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island), chair of the Senate ...
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Sen. Billig reelected Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Hasegawa elected Caucus Chair
Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) was reelected Senate Majority Leader on Monday by ...
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Statement from Sen. Christine Rolfes on state revenue forecast
OLYMPIA – State Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island), chair of the Senate ...
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Sen. Saldaña on DACA decision: “We are home.”
Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) on Thursday issued the statement below on the ...
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Statement from Sen. Christine Rolfes on state revenue forecast
OLYMPIA – Sen. Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island), chair of the Senate Ways ...
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Sen. Billig statement on release of June Economic Revenue Forecast
OLYMPIA – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) released the statement below ...
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Bipartisan COVID-19 recovery committee holds its first meeting
Working people and small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges brought on by ...
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Senate Majority Leader welcomes June Robinson to the Senate
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig issued the statement below following the Snohomish ...
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Sen. Billig and Speaker Jinkins issue statement on Senate Republican refusal to extend emergency domestic violence protections
*Please see additional documents at the bottom of this statement Senate Majority ...
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Senate announces formation of bipartisan COVID-19 long-term recovery committee
OLYMPIA – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) on Wednesday announced the ...
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Senator John McCoy announces retirement from Washington State Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 16, 2020 McCoy announces retirement from Washington State ...
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Statement from Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) on the retirement of Sen. John McCoy (D-Tulalip)
“I was saddened to learn of my friend John McCoy’s retirement from ...
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Dem budget leaders support reductions to address economic impacts of COVID-19
Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) and Sen. Christine Rolfes (D-Kitsap County) issued the ...
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Statement from legislative leaders in support of Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane), Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins ...
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Billig: Governor has Legislature’s full support
OLYMPIA – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig said the Legislature took steps ...
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Sen. Billig statement on the conclusion of the 2020 session
“I am so proud of the work we’ve done on behalf of ...
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Legislature doubles funding to respond to coronavirus
OLYMPIA – As the 2020 Legislative session came to a close, lawmakers ...
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Takko secures $700,000 to cut traffic congestion in Aberdeen
The City of Aberdeen will receive $700,000 for the US 12 Highway-Rail ...
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Legislature doubles funding to respond to coronavirus
OLYMPIA – The Legislature approved the 2020 supplemental operating budget today as ...
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Governor approves ban on ‘panic defense’ in LGBTQ assault cases
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law today a bill that ...
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Senate passes budget focused on homelessness, working families
OLYMPIA – The 2020 supplemental operating budget (SB 6168) passed today by ...
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Senate transportation budget addresses I-976 funding crisis, restarts stuck projects
The Senate on Tuesday unveiled the 2020 supplemental transportation budget. Normally a ...
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Senate Democrats in the News
AP: State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns
State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard ...
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KING5: New Washington law caps insulin costs at $100 per month
A new 2021 Washington law caps the cost of insulin at $100 ...
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MyEdmondsNews: Liias reelected majority floor leader in State Senate
State Sen. Marko Liias, who represents the 21st District that includes parts of ...
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Crosscut: Washington considers narrowing its eviction moratorium
Shukura Wilford hasn't lost her job, but that doesn't mean she isn't ...
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