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23 Jan
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Nobles bill to expand access to education, career training heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand access to higher education and career training for Washington students with financial and systemic challenges was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5275, sponsored by Sen. T’wina ...

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23 Jan
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Nobles bill to protect children who witness violent crimes heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at reducing the trauma experienced by children who witness violent crimes was heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5169, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to allow out-of-court statements ...

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23 Jan
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Nobles bill to improve equity in educator training resources heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to ensure professional development resources for educators reflect the diverse experiences of Washington students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5177, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs ...

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23 Jan
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Nobles bill to expand support for high-poverty schools heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand resources for high-poverty schools and students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5120, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aims to strengthen the Learning Assistance Program ...

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22 Jan
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Nobles bill advocating for stronger school funding heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5192, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would increase funding for materials, supplies, ...

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21 Jan
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Nobles bill to support incarcerated families heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at improving resources for incarcerated individuals and their families was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5182, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to expand access to parenting programs, enhance ...

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21 Jan
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Nobles bill to update anti-discrimination laws in schools heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand anti-discrimination protections in Washington’s public schools was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 5123, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), updates state law to explicitly include protections ...

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20 Jan
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Nobles bill to expand pregnancy-related workplace accommodations heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at expanding workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum workers was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5217, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), extends existing requirements for employers to provide ...

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16 Jan
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Nobles bill to expand postsecondary access heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to improve access to higher education and financial aid guidance for Washington students was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 5164, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), establishes a ...

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14 Jan
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Nobles bill to increase voting access for uniform, overseas citizens heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to increase access to the ballot for uniform and overseas citizen voters was heard in the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5017, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), ensures continued participation ...

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