Category Archives: News Release

06 Nov
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More than $108 million refunded to Washington families through Working Families Tax Credit  

More than $108 million has been refunded to Washington families through the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC).   The WFTC (House Bill 1297) is a sales and use tax remittance rebate to support working families who pay a disproportionate amount ...

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02 Nov
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Nguyễn issues statement on directive to link WA carbon market with California, Québec

Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center), chair of the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, issued the following statement on the Department of Ecology’s preliminary decision to link Washington’s carbon market with California and Québec:   “I am excited to hear of ...

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21 Sep
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Senate Democrats set committee membership ahead of 2024 session

OLYMPIA – The Senate Democratic Caucus today voted to confirm committee membership positions for the 2024 legislative session. Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett) was selected to serve as chair of the Ways & Means Committee. Robinson had served as vice chair ...

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21 Sep
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Robinson elected Senate Ways & Means Committee chair

Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett) was elected chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee following a vote of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday.  “I am honored to have the trust of the Senate Democratic Caucus in being chosen for ...

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21 Sep
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Nguyễn steps into new role as vice chair of Senate Ways & Means Committee 

Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) has been elected vice chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee by his Senate colleagues. He will step into the role while continuing to serve as chair of the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology ...

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13 Sep
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Leader Billig, Speaker Jinkins call for non-partisan process for VRA-compliant legislative district in Yakima Valley

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) offered the following statement on their decision not to meet in special session to reconvene the redistricting commission: “We are committed to the goals of the ...

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13 Sep
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Leader Billig, Speaker Jinkins call for non-partisan process for VRA-compliant legislative districts in Yakima Valley

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) offered the following statement on their decision not to meet in special session to reconvene the redistricting commission: “We are committed to the goals of the ...

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23 Aug
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Hansen appointed to Washington State Senate to represent 23rd Legislative District

PORT ORCHARD – Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) has been appointed to represent the 23rd Legislative District in the Washington State Senate. Hansen, who has served in the state House of Representatives since 2011, was selected to fill the open ...

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25 Jul
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Senate leaders react to Washington’s historically high credit ratings

OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in the Washington State Senate responded to news that the state has maintained its historically high ratings from the nation’s top credit agencies. Reports from Moody’s (Aaa), S&P (AA+) and Fitch (AA+) cited the state’s strong ...

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11 Jul
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Higher Education Chairs Issue Statement on SCOTUS Rulings for Affirmative Action, Loan Forgiveness

OLYMPIA – Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, and Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, chair the Senate and House Higher Education & Workforce Development committees. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action protections in college admissions, overturning almost ...

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