Category Archives: News Release

09 Jan
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Cleveland proposes safeguards for future bi-state transportation mega projects

VANCOUVER – In advance of the 2015 Washington State Legislative Session, Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, has proposed legislation to safeguard future bi-state transportation mega projects. “Each day that we delay addressing the antiquated I-5 bridge situation in our community is ...

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18 Dec
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Cleveland re-elected to Democratic Caucus leadership

The Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday approved leadership and committee membership assignments for the 2015 Legislative Session. Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, will remain part of the Senate Democratic Caucus leadership as the assistant floor leader. “I am proud ...

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09 Oct
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Cleveland talks about the waterfront redevelopment project

Over the summer, Sen. Annette Cleveland sat down with Comcast Newsmakers’ Ken Ackerman to discuss the new waterfront redevelopment project planned for downtown Vancouver. You may view the video here or on the video page.

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24 Sep
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Cleveland receives Bronze Crayon Award, early learning honor

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, received a Bronze Crayon Award from the Children’s Alliance at a Clark County Early Learning meeting in partnership with Southwest Early Learning, and Support for Early Learning & Families. Cleveland was honored for her commitment to ...

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26 Aug
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On this day: Women won the right to vote – what can we do next?

Today marks a historic day for women across our country – it’s the day the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted and women won the right to vote! As women, we have made significant progress in 94 years, ...

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13 Aug
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Cleveland: Tentative labor agreement a positive step forward

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, today released the following statement after a tentative agreement was reached between International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Northwest Grain Handler’s Association: “The announcement of a tentative agreement between ILWU workers and the Pacific ...

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30 Jul
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Cleveland hosts meeting for Washington State Rail Caucus

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, hosted a meeting for members of the bi-partisan, bi-cameral Washington State Rail Caucus at the Port of Vancouver to learn about and view projects that are improving rail freight and passenger mobility throughout the region. “I ...

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03 Apr
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49th LD hosted Town Hall Meeting

Your 49th Legislative District lawmakers will host a town hall meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 5 at Educational Service District 112, 2500 N.E. 65th Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98661. They hope to see you there and answer some ...

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14 Mar
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Cleveland: ‘The Sine Die adjournment is bittersweet’

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, issued the following statement upon adjournment of the 2014 Washington State Legislative Session: “The Sine Die adjournment is bittersweet. While I am pleased we were able to pass a supplemental operating budget within our 60-day session, ...

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04 Mar
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Cleveland: “We need to make good on our promises.”

On Tuesday afternoon, Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, offered an amendment to the Senate Transportation budget that would have fully funded Washington state’s portion of the necessary funds to replace the antiquated bridges across I-5 to Portland. Cleveland’s amendment was not adopted. ...

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