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Wilson files comprehensive LGBTQIA+, vulnerable student protections bill package
OLYMPIA — Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Federal Way) filed three bills Wednesday aimed at increasing comprehensive student civil rights protections and accountability measures for districts intentionally violating Washington state law. SB 5179 ...
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Wilson files comprehensive LGBTQIA+, vulnerable student protections bill package
OLYMPIA — Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Federal Way) filed three bills Wednesday aimed ...
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Shewmake, Chapman to chair key committees following Nguyễn departure
Sens. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) and Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) will take on ...
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Slatter selected, sworn in as next 48th district senator
SEATTLE – Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) was selected by the King County Council ...
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Fighting for trans youth: WA LGBTQ legislators voice growing concern for nation’s transgender youth
Following congressional passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Washington ...
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Robinson: Governor’s budget keeps WA moving forward, meets key challenges
OLYMPIA — Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), Senate Ways & Means chair, issued ...
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Krishnadasan selected, sworn in as next 26th district senator
KEY PENINSULA – Former Peninsula School Board president Deb Krishnadasan was appointed ...
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Orwall selected, sworn in as next 33rd district senator
SEATTLE – Tina Orwall, who has served in the House of Representatives ...
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Chapman sworn in as next senator from the 24th Legislative District
OLYMPIA – Sen. Mike Chapman was sworn in Friday to serve in ...
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Senate Democrats set leadership, committee membership ahead of 2025 session
OLYMPIA – The Senate Democratic Caucus voted Thursday to confirm committee leadership ...
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Pedersen elected Senate Majority Leader
TUKWILA – Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) will be the new Senate Majority ...
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House, Senate Members of Color Caucus chairs issue statement on rent stabilization
Our communities are begging for housing stability. It is time to listen. ...
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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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State Legislature honors Washington National Guard
The Washington State Legislature celebrated the accomplishments of the Washington National Guard ...
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