Category Archives: News Release

22 Jan
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State bills allowing same-day voter registration, local redistricting to empower minorities move ahead

Sequim Gazette / Jan. 20, 2018 By Josh Kelety The state Senate passed several bills aimed at expanding access to voting and promoting minority representation in local governments through redistricting. On the evening of Jan. 17, in a reconvened Senate ...

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19 Apr
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Washington State Senate honors Project Linus

OLYMPIA- The Washington State Senate today passed Senate Resolution 8646, honoring the participants of Project Linus, a national organization that provides handmade blankets to seriously ill and traumatized children. Formed in 1995, Project Linus gained national notoriety in the wake ...

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08 Mar
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‘Levy cliff’ bill is a great victory for Washington’s students

OLYMPIA – Addressing the passage of Senate Bill 5023, averting Washington state’s impending ‘levy cliff,’ Sen. Sam Hunt, D-Olympia, released the following statement: “Gratification sums up my feelings about tonight’s passage of the levy cliff bill.  It is gratifying that ...

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06 Feb
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’Rory’s law’ takes effect, gives Washington families new tool against identity theft

’Rory’s law’ takes effect, gives Washington families new tool against identity theft Parents and legal guardians have the ability to place security freezes on credit reporting for their children, thanks to a new law that went into effect Jan. 1. ...

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