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VIDEO: ‘We Remember’ – Democrats mark the 75th anniversary of Japanese American internment

The Day of Remembrance marks the anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, which sent 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent to internment camps. This year marks the 75th anniversary, and ...

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Calling All Pages!

Any student who is at least 14 and hasn’t yet turned 17 can be a page in the Senate for a week. You get to see government up-close, help senators and ...

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Legislative Update: Stay Informed, Stay in Touch

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Education continues to be the main focus this legislative session as we work to find ways to ensure students across Washington have access to a ...

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Legislative Update: Levy cliff, Ban the Box & Resources for Immigrants and Refugees

                                                                                                                      A significant issue facing the Legislature this year is addressing something called the levy cliff. If the Legislature fails to act by April, school districts in every county of ...

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Saldaña on Real ID: Two-tier system fosters division when we most need unity

Olympia – Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, released the following statement after the Senate Transportation Committee moved Senate Bill 5008, regarding Real ID, out of committee: “We already have other options ...

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Saldaña co-sponsors ‘Ban the Box’ legislation

OLYMPIA – A bipartisan bill to prohibit employers from requiring disclosure of past arrests or convictions on job applications was introduced today in the state Senate. “While the other Washington ...

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Bill to help survivors of trafficking is first for new senator

OLYMPIA – A bill to help survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation was introduced to the state Senate on Tuesday by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, the first bill for the ...

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Saldaña on Dr. King: Leading with love means better outcomes for all

Thank you, Mr. President. Although I am one of the newest members of the Senate, I am already creating a tradition for this esteemed body. I am now the second ...

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Legislative Update: Greetings from your new state Senator

Dear Neighbors, Greetings! Let me introduce myself. My name is Rebecca Saldaña, and I am honored to serve as your new state Senator for the 37th legislative district. I know ...

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Saldaña sworn in at state Capitol

OLYMPIA – Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, was sworn in at the state Capitol this week. She was appointed to the office on Dec. 12 following Pramila Jayapal’s election to Congress. ...

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