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State senators comment on federal changes to Coastal Zone Management Act
24Apr
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State senators comment on federal changes to Coastal Zone Management Act

OLYMPIA -- In an April 22 letter to the Office for Coastal Management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 21 Washington Democrats voiced concerns over proposed procedural changes to the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) federal ...

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Update from Olympia
19Apr
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Update from Olympia

Olympia, April 19, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

In the Senate we are making significant progress in advancing progressive legislation to improve the quality of life in Washington. Today I’m happy to talk about some bills that I ...

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Saldaña supports nurses’ collective bargaining choices, not 8-hour shifts
19Apr
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Saldaña supports nurses’ collective bargaining choices, not 8-hour shifts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —April 19, 2019

OLYMPIA – Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) issued this statement today regarding the passage of House Bill 1155:

“I do not support eight-hour work days for nurses. I support the ...

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House passes Saldaña bill to reunify children and families faster
12Apr
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House passes Saldaña bill to reunify children and families faster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 12, 2019

OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House passed legislation on an overwhelming 92-5 vote to shorten the time that children remain in out-of-home care by establishing a child welfare housing assistance program.