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Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus Stands Against Hate, Advocates for Unity and Action
November 20, 2023 The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus issued the following statement in response to the rising hate in our communities, expressing concern about the far-reaching effects of escalating tensions and ...
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More than $108 million refunded to Washington families through Working Families Tax Credit
More than $108 million has been refunded to Washington families through the ...
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Nguyễn issues statement on directive to link WA carbon market with California, Québec
Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center), chair of the Environment, Energy & Technology ...
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Senate Democrats set committee membership ahead of 2024 session
OLYMPIA – The Senate Democratic Caucus today voted to confirm committee membership ...
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Robinson elected Senate Ways & Means Committee chair
Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett) was elected chair of the Senate Ways & ...
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Nguyễn steps into new role as vice chair of Senate Ways & Means Committee
Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) has been elected vice chair of the ...
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Leader Billig, Speaker Jinkins call for non-partisan process for VRA-compliant legislative district in Yakima Valley
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Andy ...
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Leader Billig, Speaker Jinkins call for non-partisan process for VRA-compliant legislative districts in Yakima Valley
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Andy ...
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Hansen appointed to Washington State Senate to represent 23rd Legislative District
PORT ORCHARD – Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) has been appointed to ...
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Senate leaders react to Washington’s historically high credit ratings
OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in the Washington State Senate responded to news ...
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Higher Education Chairs Issue Statement on SCOTUS Rulings for Affirmative Action, Loan Forgiveness
OLYMPIA – Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, and Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, chair ...
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Seattle Times: WA Senate passes bill to bar hiring discrimination for cannabis use
OLYMPIA — Washington employers would be prohibited from refusing to hire a ...
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KHQ: Bill targeting political spending by corporations with foreign ownership passes Washington state Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington state Senate passed a bill targeting political ...
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Spokesman-Review: Washington lawmakers highlight bills to address domestic violence, missing and murdered Indigenous people
Police could call judges at a domestic violence crime scene to issue ...
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Grade schoolers would get 45 minutes of recess under bill in Olympia
Recess would be mandatory at public schools in Washington under a bill ...
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