FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 28, 2023 Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov OLYMPIA – Sen. Annette Cleveland’s legislation to prohibit cost-sharing for patients seeking abortion care passed the Senate on a 29-19 vote today. In Washington, abortions must be covered by ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation to implement inclusive learning standards in Washington schools passed the Senate today on a vote of 29-19. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), would update learning standards to include the histories, contributions, and perspectives ...
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Recess would be mandatory at public schools in Washington under a bill before the state Legislature. Senate Bill 5457 would require that elementary students receive at least 45 minutes of play time per day, far more than many elementary students currently receive.
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The Washington State Legislature celebrated the accomplishments of the Washington National Guard during concurrent House and Senate sessions on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. “I find it to be a tremendous honor to represent the 28th District and our National Guard ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 26 2023 Washington students are championing two bills that will be heard by the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education committee. Senate Bill 5355 would mandate Washington schools provide instruction on sex trafficking prevention and identification. ...
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Washington state is considering making school meals free to every student. That idea received wide support at a recent Senate hearing. But some opponents say it’s a bad idea. Jason Perrins, superintendent of the Chewelah School District in Stevens County, ...
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OLYMPIA – New legislation introduced in the Washington State Senate could create more opportunity for housing near transit centers, increasing the state’s supply of housing diversity while amplifying recent investments in public transportation. “We’ve made massive investments in public transportation ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 18, 2023 OLYMPIA – Students and their families should never feel they are at risk of retribution for demanding that their schools follow the law. That is why Senator Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) put forward SB ...
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Survey Finds Large Recess Disparity, Parents Want More Recess in Washington State SEATTLE–Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023–A bill filed in the Washington State legislature last week and co-sponsored by Senators T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) would ensure students receive ...
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OLYMPIA — Washington Senate Democrats are taking bold action to ensure the right to reproductive healthcare and safe abortion services. Every day this week, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus introduced legislation aimed at further protecting this human right and not ...
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