Author Archives: bwilliams

01 Jul
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Washington State Legislative LGBTQ Caucus: ‘Our state will remain a safe and accepting place for all children’

The Washington State Legislative LGBTQ Caucus issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding state bans on transgender students participating in public school and collegiate sports.  “On the last day of Pride Month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ...

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13 Jan
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Cortes sworn into Senate to represent 18th Legislative District

OLYMPIA – Former Battle Ground Mayor Adrian Cortes was sworn into the Washington State Senate Monday.  “It’s an honor to represent the 18th Legislative District, and I look forward to bringing our southwest Washington values to Olympia,” Cortes (D-Battle Ground) ...

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10 Jan
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Wilson files comprehensive LGBTQIA+, vulnerable student protections bill package

OLYMPIA — Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Federal Way) filed three bills Wednesday aimed at increasing comprehensive student civil rights protections and accountability measures for districts intentionally violating Washington state law.   SB 5179 adds needed accountability at the school district level ...

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