Category Archives: Blog

19 Jan
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Join us for a telephone town hall

Dear neighbors: Would you like to hear about the issues we are working on in the Legislature this year? Do you have questions about particular bills? You’re invited to join your 45th District lawmakers — Rep. Larry Springer, Rep. Roger ...

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16 Jan
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Dhingra bill would improve state support for survivors of child trafficking

OLYMPIA — Child survivors of human trafficking and sexual abuse would receive greater support and care in Washington under legislation heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee today. The Legislature has made significant progress in recent years to increase ...

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16 Jan
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The Seattle Times: ‘Everybody wins when we’re in positions of leadership’: Washington state’s female leaders of color on what Kamala Harris represents

“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking,” said Sen. Kamala Harris, holding her hand up and looking directly at Vice President Mike Pence after he interrupted her during their nationally televised vice-presidential debate last October. Those five words resonated with women throughout the ...

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10 Jan
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State lawmakers, activists aim to tackle police reform during new legislative session

 Activists are taking the power of their protests from the streets of Seattle this summer to policy-making at the state Capitol in Olympia. “We’re not asking for a seat at the table. We, the community, are building our own,” said ...

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