OLYMPIA – Legislation to implement inclusive learning standards in Washington schools passed the Senate today on a vote of 29-19. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), would update learning standards to include the histories, contributions, and perspectives ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill to authorize the use of speed safety cameras in state highway work zones passed the Washington State Senate today on a bipartisan 47-2 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), Senate Bill 5272 aims to increase ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett) to streamline the process of student data transfer to higher education institutions cleared a key Senate committee last week. Senate Bill 5593 provides four-year and community and technical colleges in ...
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Friends and neighbors, We are officially one-third of the way through the 2023 legislative session, which means we’re busier than ever, working to pass bills before key deadlines. One of the policies I’m most passionate about this session is part ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 10, 2023 OLYMPIA – Legislation to address diversity, equity and staffing concerns within the Washington State Ferries (WSF) workforce was heard in the Senate Transportation Committee this week. Sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D ...
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Friends and neighbors, We’re now well into the 2023 session and hard at work in committee hearings workshopping bills to meet the needs of communities across the state. In the Transportation Committee, my top priority is to address the ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 30, 2023 OLYMPIA – Legislation to create more opportunity for housing near transit centers will be heard in the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee Tuesday morning. The bill aims to increase the ...
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OLYMPIA – New legislation introduced in the Washington State Senate could create more opportunity for housing near transit centers, increasing the state’s supply of housing diversity while amplifying recent investments in public transportation. “We’ve made massive investments in public transportation ...
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OLYMPIA – Students attending branch campuses of public colleges in Washington could see a reduction in fees under legislation introduced by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett). Senate Bill 5329 would ensure that fees for students attending branch campuses may only be ...
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E-newsletter: Back in session and more accessible than ever! Friends and neighbors, We have officially kicked off the 2023 legislative session and I’m honored to be serving as your senator in the 21st District for another term. After a few ...
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