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Das proposes legislation to cut sales taxes in two ways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 21, 2022 Washington state’s sales-and-use tax rate would be cut by 1% across the board and diapers would become entirely exempt from sales-and-use tax, if two bills proposed ...
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Nobles to Sponsor’s Diaper Need Act
Olympia– State Sen. T’wina Nobles has sponsored legislation to address a diaper ...
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Legislators introduce constitutional Green Amendment resolutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2022 Four Democratic legislators from the Washington ...
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Trudeau proposes data-driven bill to reduce violent deaths
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2022 Washington would take a major step ...
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Das bill to establish nation-leading Extended Producer Responsibility system gets hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 18, 2022 A bill sponsored by Sen. ...
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Randall bill would improve oversight of emergency powers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2022 Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) today introduced ...
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An American first: Muslim, Hindu, Sikh legislators serve together in WA Senate
OLYMPIA – It has been a week of firsts in the Washington ...
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Trudeau: ‘It’s time we rely on more than just luck to end poverty’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2022 Senate Bill 5752, known as the ...
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Das on Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act: ‘This affects, and protects, all of us’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2022 The Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act, heard today ...
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Bill would protect domestic violence survivors from coercive abuse
OLYMPIA – Survivors of domestic violence in Washington state could be protected ...
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Apprenticeship bills promise stronger, more just economy
OLYMPIA — Workers in Washington state would benefit from new apprenticeship programs in growing ...
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Nobles bill to support economic well-being for foster youth
Olympia– State Sen. T’wina Nobles has sponsored legislation to provide financial education ...
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Trudeau legislating from home after positive COVID test
OLYMPIA – Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma), vice chair of the Senate Law ...
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Sen. Billig announces positive Covid test
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig announced Saturday he has tested positive for ...
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Sen. Lovick announces positive Covid diagnosis
Sen. John Lovick announced Friday that he has tested positive for Covid-19. ...
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Liias: Senate Transportation package will not include gas tax
OLYMPIA – Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, ...
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Trudeau: Housing bills would “build a stronger future for all”
OLYMPIA — Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) this week pre-filed two bills that ...
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Homes for WA introduced to provide more housing choices and easier commutes
OLYMPIA– On Wednesday, Rep. Jessica Bateman and Sen. Mona Das, introduced legislation ...
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Trudeau sponsors two voting equity bills that will promote access to democracy
Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) announced that she will be sponsoring two policies ...
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Statements from Governor Inslee, Senate and House Democratic Leadership on delaying the Washington Cares Fund premium assessment
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee, together with Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig ...
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Wilson to chair Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation Committee
OLYMPIA – Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) has been chosen to chair ...
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Dhingra voted chair of Senate Law & Justice Committee
REDMOND – Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) has been chosen to chair the ...
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Senate Democrats set leadership, committees ahead of 2022 session
OLYMPIA – The Senate Democratic Caucus today voted to confirm committee membership ...
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Lovick appointed new senator in 44th Legislative District
The Snohomish County Council today voted unanimously to appoint John Lovick to ...
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Senate K-12 Chair previews future of education
Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island) previews what is in the works for ...
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Liias selected to chair Senate Transportation Committee
OLYMPIA – Sen. Marko Liias (D- Everett) was chosen to chair the Senate Transportation Committee in an internal ...
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Randall proposes legislation to pay off Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls in full
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 7, 2021 Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) announced she ...
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Nobles named Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow
Nobles named Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow Olympia– State Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) ...
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Nobles selected Maternal and Child Health Fellow
Olympia– State Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) has been selected as a 2022 ...
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Wilson receives multiple awards in 2021 for education work
In 2021, Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) was recognized with numerous awards ...
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Steve Hobbs, appointed 16th Secretary of State, resigns from Senate
Sen. Steve Hobbs, longtime chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and the ...
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Fox 13: White House says country facing maternal health crisis
WASHINTON, D.C. — The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of ...
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Senator Murray Advocates for Maternal Health During White House Day of Action Alongside State Senator T’wina Nobles
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the ...
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The Seattle Times: Give every student access to computer-science education
Despite Washington’s status as a technology hub, more than 40% of the ...
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KING 5: Open carry ban at state Capitol, near demonstrations signed into law in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gun owners can no longer display guns at the ...
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