Dec. 1, 2020 OLYMPIA – Starting with the 2021 legislative session, Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) will join the Senate Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation Committee*. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on this committee to address problems that have been laid bare or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Saldaña. “We must center racial justice in our efforts to ensure all Washingtonians are protected by our social safety net, and to protect the health and safety of those who are in the state’s custody.” “I am very concerned with racial disproportionality in the criminal legal system and outcomes…

Dear neighbors, In the midst of so many challenges our community faces, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe.  We are all doing our best to help our children manage virtual learning in addition to our own regular daytime tasks, all while experiencing the impacts of the dangerous air quality created by record-breaking wildfires burning across the west coast. Today I’d like to provide a few updates and resources heading into this new school year and the upcoming legislative session. Help Me Prioritize Our Legislative Agenda As we speak, I am working on putting…

Deputy Senate Majority Leader Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) issued the statement below following the announcement today by the Postmaster General that he will cease operational changes to the US Postal Service until after the November election: “I am pleased and relieved that the Postmaster General has agreed to halt changes to mail service. It is important that this be followed by action to undo the damage already done to the Post Office. Every single Washingtonian relies on the essential services the Post Office provides from the delivery of critical medicine to paychecks, rent checks, and ballots. “As one of five states…

Dear neighbors, Over the last several weeks, my office has received requests to help spread the word about the distribution of free food in our community for the many that are struggling to make ends meet due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s newsletter is dedicated to providing information about programs in and near our district that are providing free food to families and individuals. I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe in these difficult times, and I urge everyone to mask up and continue to practice social distancing since we’ve…