Author Archives: kenf

06 Feb
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Crosscut: Despite industry pushback, WA farmworkers will keep overtime pay

Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, chair of the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, said she felt for Clayton but remained wary of going back on the deal legislators came up with back in 2021 when the agricultural overtime law passed. ...

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02 Feb
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Meet our new 33rd District Team

Dear neighbors, When you reach out to my office, we have a terrific team to help respond to your concerns, incorporate your feedback into legislation, and connect you with resources that can help you, your family, and your community. Marvin ...

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02 Feb
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Senate OKs Keiser bill to curb youth consumption of high-THC cannabis

OLYMPIA – The state would collect better data and be equipped to take steps to discourage consumption of cannabis containing high amounts of the intoxicating agent THC under legislation passed today on a vote of 44-5 in the Senate. “I ...

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26 Jan
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Ensuring a safe, well-regulated cannabis market

Dear neighbors, Our state has benefited greatly from having a well-designed regulatory framework for cannabis that works well for consumers and businesses — one that has established public trust. When there are new developments in the market, it’s important that ...

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19 Jan
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Making lifesaving prescriptions more affordable

Dear neighbors, When I talk to constituents, one of the things I hear most often is that the prices of prescription drugs are out of control. And high prices mean people can’t afford lifesaving and life-sustaining medications. When people can’t ...

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18 Jan
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Keiser earns praise, continues fight to lower cost of insulin further

OLYMPIA —Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) continues to press for access to life-saving insulin even as she has won national recognition for her work in 2023 to reduce the cost of the drug to diabetes patients. Legislation capping out-of-pocket costs ...

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15 Jan
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Elected officials, residents propose action to cut noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport

OLYMPIA — Legislators, local elected officials, and community members gathered at a press conference today to demand economic and social justice for people living near Sea-Tac Airport. Speakers supported legislation (SB 5955/HB 2103) to direct a small portion of Port ...

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14 Jan
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Join us to help reduce noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport

Dear neighbors, The short version is: if you would like to help reduce noise and air pollution around Sea-Tac Airport, click these bill numbers and register your support for Senate Bill 5955 and House Bill 2103 before Tuesday. For the ...

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11 Jan
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference on reducing noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport Monday, Jan. 15

OLYMPIA — Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall and constituents will hold an in-person press conference on Monday, Jan. 15, to discuss SB 5955 (HB 2103). The legislation addresses the health and environmental inequities in communities around Sea-Tac Airport. It ...

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15 Dec
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Seattle Times: WA’s news fellowship draws heavy interest, highlights need

As Washington’s local-news fellowship takes shape, one thing is already clear. The program, which is placing eight journalists at local news outlets starting early next year, will provide just a fraction of what’s needed to restore and sustain essential, civic ...

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