Category Archives: News Release

21 Jan
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Sen. Conway announces he will not seek re-election

Sen. Steve Conway (D-South Tacoma) announced Wednesday that after 34 years of service in the Washington State Legislature, he will not seek reelection. “It has been the honor of my life to serve my community in this way,” Conway said. ...

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05 Dec
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Thank you Tacoma Historical Society!

When I’m not working for you in the Senate, I spend a lot of time reading and studying history. I studied it as a college student and enjoy learning everything I can about the history of our state and city. ...

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31 Jul
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Sen. Conway: Closure of local grocery store “will make an already difficult situation much worse”

Sen. Steve Conway released the statement below regarding the closure of a Fred Meyer store in the south end of Tacoma: “I join in the concern so many of our neighbors have expressed to me regarding the upcoming closure of ...

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09 Mar
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SAVE THE DATE: Join me at my town hall Saturday!

The 2025 legislative session is just past the halfway point and I’m holding an in-person town hall this Saturday, March 15 at the Tacoma Firefighters Hall, Local 31. I’m looking forward to talking with you on Saturday and reporting back ...

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03 Feb
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Veterans group selects Conway as Legislator of the Year

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs recently selected Sen. Steve Conway (D-South Tacoma) as its Legislator of the Year. Conway, who represents Parkland, Spanaway and other communities in and around south Tacoma with large populations of veteran and active-duty ...

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08 Aug
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A break for low-income seniors

So much of our recent legislative work has been around housing. Through the capital budget, we’ve invested in the construction of more housing and found more ways to ensure people can both afford housing and those that are already in ...

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09 Jun
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A closer look at bills that are now law

This was a very busy session and I’m proud of the work we were able to accomplish for people across our state. Below are a few more details, photos and links to all of the bills that I sponsored and ...

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30 May
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Sen. Conway presented with the Rose Solidarity Award

Sen. Steve Conway recently received the Rose Solidarity Award, an honor given by the Pierce County Central Labor Council to groups and individuals who have “performed inspiring acts of solidarity” for working people in Pierce County and throughout the state. ...

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18 Mar
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Elizabeth Busch-Conway serves as a page in Washington State Senate  

OLYMPIA – Elizabeth Busch-Conway recently served as a page for the Washington State Senate during the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Steve Conway (D-Tacoma) sponsored her time at the Legislature.   Busch-Conway, 14, is a freshman at Stadium High School. She enjoys ...

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19 Jan
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My priorities in 2024

With the short, 60-day 2024 legislative session underway, I wanted to take a moment and tell you about a few of the bills I’m sponsoring this year: National Guard Recruitment Our state and country rely so much on the men ...

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