Category Archives: News

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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06 Feb
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House, Senate Members of Color Caucus chairs issue statement on rent stabilization

Our 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 ...

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06 Mar
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Senate OKs bill to increase number of doctors who perform autopsies

OLYMPIA — 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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