Dear neighbors: “The state may not deny or interfere with a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion prior to viability of the fetus, or to protect her life or health.” Those are the unequivocal words of an initiative ...
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OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the contributions of Sikh Americans to the culture and history of Washington state and the United States. The measure was sponsored by Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham), who spoke about ...
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OLYMPIA — A new law signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee will ensure hate crimes can be more effectively prosecuted and courts can require offenders to complete rehabilitative programs. “Hate crimes are horrific acts of violence that do more than ...
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Dear neighbors: I am glad to share the news that the Senate has proposed a state capital construction budget this year that funds outstanding projects around our district. Many of these are projects I have heard from you about over ...
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — The manufacture and sale of guns defined as assault weapons would be banned in the state under a bill that passed out of the Senate Law & Justice Committee Tuesday afternoon. House Bill 1240 defines dozens of ...
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Use of consumer reproductive health data would be much more restricted under House Bill 1155, the proposed “My Health, My Data Act.” The proposed law requires the consumer’s consent before sharing or collecting personal health data. This prohibits organizations from ...
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Dear neighbors: Don’t forget to join your 45th District lawmakers at one of our two town halls this week: a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 16, from 6-7 p.m., or an in-person town hall on Saturday, March 18, from ...
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OLYMPIA — Washington’s acute shortage of trained forensic pathologists would be eased under legislation passed unanimously today by the Senate. The scarcity of forensic pathologists — doctors who perform autopsies — has led to monthslong delays before bodies can be ...
Read MoreDear neighbors: Would you like to know what issues are before the Legislature this year? Do you have questions about specific legislation? You’re invited to join your 45th District lawmakers for two town halls: a telephone town hall on Thursday, ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Washington state would license innovative crisis relief centers for people with behavioral health needs, providing an alternative to emergency rooms and jails, under legislation passed unanimously today by the Senate. SB 5120, sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), ...
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