Author Archives: kenf

10 May
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Keiser to hold work session on WA’s social insurance programs

OLYMPIA — The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a work session Tuesday on the present and future of Washington state’s social insurance programs. The state programs covered in presentations at the work session will be unemployment insurance, workers’ ...

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28 Mar
1

Keiser’s last bill, the Employee Free Choice Act, signed into law

OLYMPIA – Washington workers will gain protection against employers who seek to force them to attend meetings where they are required to listen to the employer’s opinions on religious or political matters, under the Employee Free Choice Act, signed into ...

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15 Mar
0

That’s a wrap!

Dear neighbors, Thank you for joining me for the last 29 years as I have represented our communities in the Legislature. I’m proud to say that this session — my final one — featured important progress for the people of ...

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05 Mar
0

Farewell!

Dear neighbors, I’m writing today to say goodbye. It has been my privilege to serve the people of the 33rd Legislative District and the people of the State of Washington for the last 29 years. I am in awe at ...

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05 Mar
9

Senate President Pro Tempore to retire from WA State Legislature

OLYMPIA — Sen. Karen Keiser announced today on the Senate floor that she will retire later this year. “It has been my privilege to serve the people of the 33rd Legislative District and the people of the State of Washington ...

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01 Mar
2

House passes bill to reduce health risks from Sea-Tac Airport

OLYMPIA — Residents living near Sea-Tac International Airport, who face disproportionate health risks due to aircraft noise and pollution, could receive assistance to repair failing soundproofing for their houses under legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support by the House today. ...

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19 Feb
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Kai Bjordahl serves as a page in Washington State Senate 

OLYMPIA – Kai Bjordahl served as a page for the Washington State Senate during the fourth week of the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) sponsored his time at the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on opportunity ...

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16 Feb
0

Legislative update + town hall tomorrow!

Dear neighbors, Don’t forget: my seatmates Rep. Tina Orwall, Rep. Mia Gregerson, and I will be holding an in-person town hall tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Highline College, the Student Union Building 8 (see below for details, including a link ...

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13 Feb
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Keiser bill to provide noise remediation near Sea-Tac Airport clears Senate

OLYMPIA — Homeowners in airport communities near Sea-Tac Airport who received flawed noise mitigation installations from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Port of Seattle may get relief from failing “port packages” that are leaking and allowing mold to grow ...

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09 Feb
0

Join us for a 33rd District town hall!

Dear neighbors, Do you have questions about what the Legislature is doing about health care, housing, the environment, public safety, or education this year? You’re invited to join your 33rd District lawmakers for an in-person town hall at 2 p.m. ...

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