OLYMPIA – Washington’s Senate approved a $4.2 billion capital budget package yesterday, providing historic levels of funding for school construction, environmental priorities, higher education institutions and mental health facilities. “I’m very pleased that the Senate has come together to pass ...
Read MoreCategory Archives: News Release
OLYMPIA – Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, was sworn in today as vice president pro tempore of the Washington State Senate after he was unanimously elected to the leadership post by fellow senators. As vice president pro tem, Conway will ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – In recognition of his efforts to implement public policy changes aimed at improving the quality of life for Service members and their families residing in Washington, the U.S Defense Department has awarded Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, with ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – After months of tense negotiations, the Washington State Legislature passed legislation establishing a new statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program late tonight. Senate Bill 5975 creates a paid family and medical leave insurance program that is ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – Earlier this month, Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, attended the ceremonial ribbon cutting and dedication for the Springbrook Park expansion in Lakewood. During the 2015 legislative session, Conway played an instrumental role in securing funding for the park ...
Read More
OLYMPIA- Dawn Lucien, a community activist who led the charge for developing and securing funding for many construction projects in downtown Tacoma, passed away at the age of 91 last week. Sen. Steve Conway, D- South Tacoma, who worked with ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – The proposed capital budget passed unanimously by the Senate on Thursday would invest $1.1 billion in school construction and public education. It also would provide new funding for mental health services and invest in programs aimed at cleaning ...
Read MoreThis week, Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, met with a delegation from the Port of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, a sister port of the Port of Tacoma. The delegation was visiting Washington state to strengthen ties between the ports and explore ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA- Constituents from across the 29th Legislative District were able to share their legislative priorities directly with Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, at a town hall meeting on Saturday. Conway answered questions from the audience and updated constituents about what ...
Read MoreThe Washington State Senate unanimously passed a resolution today recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, co-sponsored the resolution. Many of the people who work or serve at JBLM live ...
Read More