Author Archives: akerndl

16 Dec
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Meet our new 45th Senate legislative assistant

Dear neighbors:  As we gear up for the 2025 legislative session, I would love for you to stay engaged and reach out anytime to help shape policy. All Washingtonians, regardless of age, can participate in our democracy and impact state laws. ...

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13 Dec
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Dhingra, Ryu bill would strengthen state hate crime laws

OLYMPIA – Defendants in hate crime cases could be held accountable if a jury determines their actions were motivated by bias, even if bias isn’t their only motivation, under a bill pre-filed Thursday in the Washington State Legislature.  SB 5038/HB ...

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06 Dec
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FOX26: Experts discuss Mental Health Stigma and Solutions ahead of upcoming IAPAC Gala

FOX26 Houston anchor, Rashi Vats, speaks with experts about the mental health crisis in America.

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30 Oct
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Innovative approach aims to reduce chronic injuries among airline ground crews

OLYMPIA, WA — New rules are being developed to help prevent common injuries for airline ground crew workers.  Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) sponsored the 2023 bill allowing the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to adopt rules to ...

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