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OLYMPIA — A bill to improve resources for incarcerated individuals and their families was signed into law Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5182, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), will expand access to enhance maternal health care services for incarcerated individuals and ...

OLYMPIA — As Black Maternal Health Week concludes, two maternal health bills sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) have passed the Legislature, advancing efforts to expand access to critical care and strengthen protections for pregnant and postpartum individuals in Washington state.  ...

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at improving resources for incarcerated individuals and their families passed the Senate Wednesday.   Senate Bill 5182, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to enhance maternal health care services for incarcerated individuals and update language ...

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at reducing the trauma experienced by children who witness violent crimes passed the Senate Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5169, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would allow out-of-court statements from children under 18 to be used ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum workers passed the Senate Monday.  Senate Bill 5217, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), expands pregnancy and postpartum workplace accommodations to all employers, regardless of size. It guarantees ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to ensure professional development resources for educators reflect the diverse experiences of Washington students passed the Senate Monday.  Senate Bill 5177, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand anti-discrimination protections in Washington’s public schools passed the Senate Thursday.  Senate Bill 5123, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), updates state law to explicitly protect students based on ethnicity, immigration or citizenship status, homelessness, and ...

OLYMPIA — A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools passed the Senate Thursday.  Senate Bill 5192, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would increase funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) in schools while tying ...