Author Archives: sdcadmin

09 Apr
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Senate work session launches ‘retirement insecurity’ discussion

OLYMPIA –State Democratic legislators held a work session today to cast a light onto a considerable and growing problem — retirement insecurity, or the degree to which Washingtonians are unprepared for retirement. One in four Washington residents between the ages ...

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12 Mar
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Veterans’ bill headed to governor’s desk for signature

Olympia – Returning to civilian life from combat zones and military service can be a difficult challenge. Thanks to recently passed legislation, our veterans will have extra support when adjusting to life back home. The Veterans Innovation Program (VIP) was ...

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10 Mar
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Conway wage theft bill passes Legislature

Olympia– Wage theft is a major problem in Washington State, especially in the underground economy, but a variety of bills introduced this year to address this problem failed to pass the Senate. Senate Bill 5360, sponsored by Sen. Steve Conway, ...

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06 Mar
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Town Hall meeting spurs rewarding discussion

Eager to hear the priorities and concerns of the 29th Legislative District, Sen. Steve Conway hosted a town hall meeting at the Pacific Lutheran University Bookstore on Feb. 22. Conway answered a variety of questions from a diverse group of ...

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26 Feb
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Sen. Steve Conway- Legislative Update- Feb. 25

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17 Feb
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The Citizen’s Guide to the Washington State Budget- Now Available!

The 2014 Citizen’s Guide to the Washington State Budget is now available. I invite you to explore the guide online by clicking the following link: http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM/Pages/default.aspx

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11 Feb
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Sen. Conway to host town hall

Who: State Senator Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma What: 29th Legislative District Town Hall Where: Garfield Book Company at Pacific Lutheran University- 208 Garfield St S #101, Tacoma, WA 98444 When: Saturday, February 22 10:00am to 12:00pm Why: Senator Conway will ...

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06 Feb
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Senate Takes Steps to Improve Military-to-Civilian Transition

Olympia – Recently discharged servicemembers who were relocated to Washington would be eligible for in-state tuition earlier, thanks to legislation unanimously approved last week by the Washington State Senate. The Federal GI grant currently provided by the federal government applies ...

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04 Feb
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Conway Op-Ed: GOP’s workers’ comp ‘reform’ bad for injured workers, state

Last week the Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5127 to remove age restrictions from structured settlement agreements. In June of 2013, Sen. Conway wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Tacoma News Tribune which outlined the problems and failures ...

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30 Jun
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Sen. Conway: Defeat of transportation revenue package shows lack of MCC leadership

OLYMPIA – Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, today released the following statement on the failure of the Majority Coalition Caucus to support the transportation revenue package: "I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Majority Coalition Caucus to recognize the ...

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