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 ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We’re nearing the halfway point in the 2025 legislative session! Can you believe it? My team and I remain hard at work championing legislation that reflects our shared priorities. Scroll down for updates on what ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to update the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) passed the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 5338, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), modernizes the VAAC by replacing two positions designated for representatives from ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to adjust the tax classification of Pilates studios and gymnastics facilities was heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 5411, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would modify the state tax code ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to ensure Washington students learn about Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 5574, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill aimed at curbing youth tobacco use was heard in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee Friday. Senate Bill 5183, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would ban the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products, ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to increase access to the ballot for uniform and overseas citizen voters passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5017, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aligns Washington’s election laws with national standards by adopting the Uniform ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — A bill to expand career pathways in Washington’s natural resource and conservation sectors was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 5567, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would direct the Office ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Sens. T’wina Nobles and Claire Wilson here! We are proud to serve as your vice chairs on the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. We know how important it is that we foster inclusive and ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to create a Seattle Reign FC special license plate was heard in the Senate Transportation Committee Monday. Senate Bill 5692, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would direct proceeds from the plate to the RAVE Foundation, ...
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