Category Archives: News Release

07 Feb
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Speaker Jinkins, Majority Leader Pedersen: ‘We stand behind the attorney general’s efforts to defeat the president’s latest unlawful action’

Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) issued the statement below on Attorney General Nick Brown’s legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding gender-affirming care:  “We want to thank Attorney General Nick Brown for ...

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07 Feb
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Robinson bill seeks to limit corporate influence in patient care

OLYMPIA — A bill to restrict corporate involvement in medical care decisions was heard in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee Friday.  Senate Bill 5387, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), would establish restrictions on corporate ownership and management ...

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07 Feb
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WA Senate MOCC: ‘Washington is and will remain a welcoming state’

The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) issued the following statement in response to the recent wave of federal immigration raids, which have spread fear and instability in communities across Washington state and the nation.  “The Washington State ...

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03 Feb
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Majority Leader Pedersen, Speaker Jinkins: Protecting Transgender Youth in Washington State

Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins made the following statement Monday in response to multiple federal executive orders attacking transgender youth: “As parents, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and the elected leaders of the ...

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21 Jan
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Alvarado selected, sworn in as next 34th district senator

SEATTLE – Emily Alvarado (D-West Seattle) was selected by the King County Council Tuesday to replace former Sen. Joe Nguyễn, who was recently selected to lead the Washington State Department of Commerce. Alvarado was sworn into office shortly after.  “I’m ...

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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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08 Jan
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Shewmake, Chapman to chair key committees following Nguyễn departure 

Sens. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) and Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) will take on new roles following a vote of the Senate Democratic Caucus Wednesday.  Shewmake will chair the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, while Chapman will chair the Agriculture & Natural ...

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07 Jan
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Slatter selected, sworn in as next 48th district senator

SEATTLE – Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) was selected by the King County Council Wednesday to replace former Sen. Patty Kuderer, who was recently elected to serve as Washington’s insurance commissioner. Slatter was sworn into office shortly after.  “It’s a privilege to ...

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27 Dec
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Fighting for trans youth: WA LGBTQ legislators voice growing concern for nation’s transgender youth

Following congressional passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Washington State Legislative LGBTQ Caucus issued the following statement: “We are beyond saddened to see our federal colleagues limit access to gender-affirming health care for dependents of those serving ...

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