Author Archives: sdcadmin

11 Jun
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E-News: Food Assistance for School Children, School Reopening Guidelines

Dear Neighbors, Our schools perform many crucial functions in the community, from their core mission of education to providing nutritious meals for students who otherwise wouldn’t have access to them. In this time of crisis, our schools are stepping up ...

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05 Jun
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E-news: An open letter to the people of Washington

Dear Neighbors, I am profoundly moved by the events of the past ten days, and am staying in touch with all our communities in the 33rd legislative district to hear concerns about police agencies and constituent complaints. I have been ...

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02 Jun
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E-news: SharedWork can avert layoffs, keep businesses afloat

Dear Neighbors, Anyone who owns or works for a Washington business that’s hit by the economic effects of the pandemic should consider using our state’s SharedWork program. It’s a way for small-to-medium-sized businesses to retain employees while decreasing costs. And ...

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20 May
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E-news: Be on alert for fraudulent unemployment claims

Dear Neighbors, During the pandemic, it’s important to be on alert—this crisis has led to a rash of fraudulent unemployment claims filed with the Washington Employment Security Department. Fraudsters file these claims in innocent people’s names using data they have ...

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15 May
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E-news: Coronavirus economic assistance

Dear Neighbors, This pandemic has brought tough times for all of us—most especially those who have lost loved ones. At the same time, many people are suffering from its indirect economic effects. That’s why I see it as my job ...

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30 Apr
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Media Advisory: 33rd District Legislative Delegation Joined by WA Health Care Authority Official for Facebook Live Community Conversation on the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 30, 2020 WHO: Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines), Reps. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) and Mia Gregerson (D-Seatac) of the 33rd Legislative District will be joined by Dr. Charissa Fotinos, deputy chief medical officer for the Washington State Health Care Authority. WHAT: ...

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16 Apr
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The hidden heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic face constant risk

Special to South King Media By Sen. Karen Keiser and Rep. Mike Sells Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit our shores, the safest course has been to stay home and stay away from others. Unfortunately, not everyone can do that. ...

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02 Apr
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New law improves options for people with developmental disabilities

A new law signed today by Gov. Inslee will create groundbreaking new options for people with developmental disabilities, including community care close to home, nursing home care, and state centers of excellence. “This is a major turning point in the ...

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01 Apr
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E-News: COVID-19 – What to do, who to call

Dear neighbors, These days I am heeding the experts’ advice to stay home and stay healthy – and I hope you are too. Our state and our nation are losing precious lives to this virus, but hopefully the worst days ...

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30 Mar
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Washington’s temporary cap on insulin costs gives state, diabetics time to find permanent solution

From the Seattle Times Before the coronavirus pandemic closed most travel between Canada and the United States, a border guard would ask Molly Stenson why she was making a trip to British Columbia just to buy insulin. Stenson, a Mason ...

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