OLYMPIA — Washington state will soon have the highest Medicaid reimbursement rate for birth doulas in the U.S. thanks to the efforts of Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest). The supplemental operating budget, signed into law Friday, allows birth doulas to claim ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to improve the long-term health of individuals convicted of crimes where mental health, cognitive issues, or brain injuries are a factor was signed into law Friday. Senate Bill 5588, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), makes ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Legislation to allow students to receive state financial aid for the same amount of time they can receive federal aid was signed into law Thursday. Senate Bill 5904, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aligns the maximum eligibility ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session officially ended earlier this month! I’m elated to share our progress with you and want to thank everyone who engaged in the legislative process — our work was made better because of ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities was signed into law Friday. Senate Bill 6173, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aims to expand the production of affordable housing by enabling local municipalities imposing an affordable and ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to continue a statewide program improving active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities was signed into law Thursday. Senate Bill 6283, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), eliminates the expiration date for the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We have just a little over a week left in the 2024 session! My team and I have spent the last two months championing our communities’ priorities, and I’m very proud of all we have done ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to provide youth in foster care with financial literacy skills and support passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 5591, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to develop a program ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities passed the Senate on a 48-1 vote Friday. Senate Bill 6173, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aims to expand the production of affordable housing by enabling local municipalities to ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to allow students to receive state financial aid for the same amount of time they can receive federal aid passed the Senate on a 34-14 vote Friday. Senate Bill 5904, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would align ...
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