Category Archives: Uncategorized

28 Feb
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Saldaña bill aims to improve access to HOV lanes for blood-donation vehicles

OLYMPIA – A bill by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, to expand access to HOV lanes for blood donation vehicles passed the state Senate unanimously today. “Blood donation, as well as plasma and tissue donation, is vital to helping those who ...

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27 Feb
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Saldaña: Día Legislativo para los Latinos más importante que nunca

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 27 de febrero de 2017 Saldaña: Día Legislativo para los Latinos más importante que nunca OLYMPIA – La Senadora Estatal Rebecca Saldaña publicó esta declaración después del anual Día Legislativo para los Latinos en el Capitolio: “Es ...

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23 Feb
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Vídeo: Sen. Saldaña y Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self hablan sobre las políticas del gobierno federal

La Senadora Estatal Rebecca Saldaña y la Representante Estatal Lillian Ortiz-Self hablan sobre las políticas del gobierno federal. También hablan sobre las acciones que están tomando como representantes del gobierno estatal para proteger a las familias latinas e inmigrantes.

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22 Feb
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Saldaña bill to help survivors of human trafficking passes Senate

OLYMPIA – A bill to help survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation passed the state Senate on Wednesday, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, the first bill for the new senator. “Everyone deserves a fair chance and everyone deserves justice,” ...

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20 Feb
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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 on this Day of Remembrance we recall a time in American ...

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10 Feb
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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 learn with other students about the process of government. For ...

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07 Feb
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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 great education. Republicans in the Senate finally released their proposal ...

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24 Jan
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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 for compliance, including enhanced drivers’ licenses. Marking standard licenses so ...

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18 Jan
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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 is gridlocked, it is more important than ever to find ...

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17 Jan
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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 new senator. “Everyone deserves a fair chance and everyone deserves ...

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