WA Senate MOCC: Threatening Remarks by Sheriff Swank Raise Serious Concerns for Communities of Color The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) is deeply concerned about the conduct and public statements of Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank during ...
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The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) joins communities across Washington state in grieving the loss of Dr. Bernal C. Baca — a teacher, organizer and advocate whose leadership transformed our state. Dr. Baca dedicated his life to ...
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OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) strongly condemns the latest barrage of hateful, racist, and dehumanizing remarks from President Donald Trump targeting Somali immigrants and Somali American communities. His comments — calling human beings “garbage,” ...
Read MoreFollowing 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 ...
Read MoreOur communities are begging for housing stability. It is time to listen. This is why both the Senate and House Members of Color caucuses have prioritized stabilizing rent increases (HB 2114/SB 5961) as our top housing policy for the 2024 ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Washington’s acute shortage of trained forensic pathologists would be eased under legislation passed unanimously today by the Senate. The scarcity of forensic pathologists — doctors who perform autopsies — has led to monthslong delays before bodies can be ...
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