Category Archives: News Release

29 Nov
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Dhingra named Deputy Majority Leader, Chair of Behavioral Health Sub-Committee

  Dhingra named Deputy Majority Leader, Chair of Behavioral Health Sub-Committee   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Nov. 29, 2018   OLYMPIA – After a hugely successful legislative session, Democrats head back to Olympia in January with an expanded majority in the ...

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13 May
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Election Year Announcement from Sen. Dhingra

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your state Senator for the 45th LD this year. After completing a historically productive session, I am now transitioning back into running for my Senate seat for a full term. As I ...

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13 Feb
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Education Funding on the Eastside

Sen. Manka Dhingra is joined by Sen. Lisa Wellman and Sen. Patty Kuderer to discuss the importance of education funding for Eastside school district including: Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, North Shore, Renton, Riverview, and Snoqualmie Valley.  

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12 Feb
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Senate passes Dhingra bill to provide property tax relief for seniors, veterans

OLYMPIA – The Senate today unanimously passed legislation introduced by Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, to provide property tax relief to those who can least afford an increase—senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and veterans who reside in areas with a high ...

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10 Feb
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Senate passes Dhingra bill to protect children from young mistakes

OLYMPIA – The Senate today passed legislation introduced by Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, to bring state law into the 21st century and help protect our children. Washington law currently makes no distinction between minors who make, send or possess sexually ...

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09 Feb
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Senate votes to increase protections for victims of domestic violence

OLYMPIA – The Senate today passed legislation introduced by Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, to increase protection for victims of domestic violence. Senate Bill 6298 would add harassment to the list of domestic violence crimes that prohibit a convicted batterer from ...

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26 Jan
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Dhingra introduces resolution honoring Republic Day of India

Sen. Manka Dhingra introduced a resolution in the Senate to honor and celebrate Republic Day of India on Friday, Jan. 26. She delivered the following remarks: “Thank you, Madam President. “I rise today to honor the 69th Republic Day of India, ...

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18 Jan
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Senate approves capital budget, community projects for 45th District

OLYMPIA – The long-delayed, $4 billion dollar state construction budget passed today by the Senate includes $1.8 million for local community projects in the 45h Legislative District. Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, said the budget will fund construction of the Northshore ...

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18 Jan
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Senate votes to rename cancer research endowment in honor of the late Sen. Andy Hill

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate voted today to rename the Cancer Research Endowment Authority and Cancer Research Endowment (CARE) Fund in honor of Sen. Andy Hill. This legislation, SB 5375, passed with overwhelming support.   “Sen. Hill was a ...

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30 Nov
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Manka Dhingra sworn in as senator to the 45th Legislative District

OLYMPIA – Manka Dhingra was sworn in today as the state senator for the 45th Legislative District. Dhingra’s swearing in gives Democrats a 25-24 majority in the Senate ahead of the 2018 Legislative Session. “I’m humbled and proud to represent ...

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