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22 May
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Saldaña’s Yakima Herald Op-Ed (In English/En Español): Senate budget is wrong approach on both sides of the Cascades

Senate budget is wrong approach on both sides of the Cascades By state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña May 20, 2017 Throughout this legislative session, I have heard more times than I can remember how the interests of Seattle are at odds ...

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11 May
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Legislative Update: The end of the 2017 legislative session?

The end of the 2017 legislative session? Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2017 legislative session will end on Sunday without addressing our paramount duty to fund education and without passing a state budget. Despite efforts by Democrats to urge them ...

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19 Apr
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Saldaña’s first bill signed into law

Saldaña bill to improve HOV lane access for blood-donation vehicles signed into law OLYMPIA – A bill by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, to expand access to HOV lanes for blood donation vehicles was signed by Governor Jay Inslee today. “Blood ...

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17 Apr
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VIDEO: ¿Cómo funciona la legislatura en el estado de Washington?

Pt. 2  

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07 Apr
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Saldaña: Transportation budget keeps our region moving forward

OLYMPIA – Following the unanimous passage of the Senate Transportation Budget, Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, released this statement: “Ensuring transportation funding that moves our state forward is one of the most critical issues in our district. Being stuck in traffic ...

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05 Apr
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Bill to help survivors of human trafficking on its way to becoming law

OLYMPIA – A bill to help survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday and is on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. “Everyone deserves a fair chance and ...

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04 Apr
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Roosevelt High School student serves as page in state Senate

OLYMPIA – Ritzy Davidson, 15, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of March 27, the 12th week of the 2017 Legislative Session. Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, sponsored Davidson’ week in the Legislature. “Ritzy brought ...

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31 Mar
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Legislative Update: What do budgets tell us?

There are three separate budgets that fund all the responsibilities of the state. They are passed on a biennial basis, or every two years, with smaller supplemental budgets passed in alternating years. Operating Budget The operating budget is the main ...

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22 Mar
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Legislative Update: Thank you for your input

Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy lives to participate in the 37th Legislative District town hall. It was a huge success! The discussion was robust and civil – a true testament to the democratic process. ...

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21 Mar
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Saldaña introduces bill to help reduce car tab fees for low-income families

OLYMPIA— Democratic senators introduced five separate reforms today to address frustration surrounding how Sound Transit 3 is handling car tabs. Senate Bill 5905, sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, would adopt a new formula for assessing the value of ...

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