A package of elections reform bills to reduce barriers, increase transparency and boost turnout in elections statewide will be heard Wednesday by the Senate State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee. SB 6002, Washington Voting Rights Act Enables cities, ...
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The new program launching this year offers Washington students opportunities for cultural and language enrichment in Spain at no cost to the student or their family. High school students are encouraged to apply. Details form the Office of Lt. Governor ...
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Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue, recently co-taught a math lesson in an eighth-grade Algebra I class at Stella Schola Middle School in Redmond. Kuderer was invited into the classroom by National Board Certified teacher Brigitte Tennis. The two led the lesson ...
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OLYMPIA – Ahead of the 2018 Legislative Session, Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue, was elected by members of the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader. “I am honored to serve on the leadership team ...
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OLYMPIA – Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local projects across the state are at risk if the Washington State Legislature adjourns without adoption of a state capital budget. “It is irresponsible to adjourn this legislative session without ...
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June 30, 2017 Dear friends and neighbors, Today has been a busy day in Olympia and I want to give you an update. As you may have already heard by now, the Legislature passed a two-year operating budget, just hours ...
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Senate Bill 5955 will offer car owners in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties some relief from increases to vehicle license tabs under the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET), one of the primary funding sources for the expansion of light rail, ...
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The following segment with Sen. Patty Kuderer appeared on KING 5’s New Day Northwest on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Sen. Patty Kuderer and Chaitra Vedulapalli from Ignite Washington talk about the importance of women-owned businesses and the role they play ...
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Proposals for a state bank of Washington are offered every year in the legislature. This year, Senate Bill 5464 would create the Washington State Investment Trust. To gauge interest in the topic, Sen. Kuderer would appreciate your feedback on a ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Sen. Patty Kuderer Contact: Email: Patty.Kuderer@leg.wa.gov Phone: 360-786-7694 Legislative Hotline: 800-562-6000 Senate Committees: Health Care (Assistant Ranking) Financial Institutions & Insurance State Government As we wrap up the first week of the special session, I would ...
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