Author Archives: sdcadmin

20 Jan
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Coffee & Conversations with the 28th LD: We Want To Hear From You

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I began my term just last week as state senator of the 28th Legislative District. I am honored to serve and bring the values of our community to the Legislature. I look forward to sharing with ...

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16 Jan
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The Seattle Times: ‘Everybody wins when we’re in positions of leadership’: Washington state’s female leaders of color on what Kamala Harris represents

“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking,” said Sen. Kamala Harris, holding her hand up and looking directly at Vice President Mike Pence after he interrupted her during their nationally televised vice presidential debate last October. Those five words resonated with women throughout ...

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12 Jan
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Senators propose bills to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

OLYMPIA – Three Washington state senators are taking a multi-pronged approach to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as the criminal justice system responds to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), Sen. Annette Cleveland ...

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08 Jan
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KING-TV: T’wina Nobles to be sworn in Friday as Washington’s first Black Senator in 10 years

TACOMA, Wash. — Washington’s 2021 legislative session begins Monday at the state Capitol in Olympia. Lawmakers will face tough challenges, including how to balance the budget with decreased revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be several lawmakers joining ...

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10 Nov
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Q13: T’wina Nobles defeats incumbent Steve O’Ban in West Pierce County state Senate race

Democrat T’wina Nobles has defeated incumbent state Sen. Steve O’Ban in the West Pierce County Senate race, a feat that will make her the only Black lawmaker in the current state Senate and only the second Black woman ever elected ...

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10 Nov
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Washington State Wire: T’wina Nobles: “We’re going to have to fight hard for reconciliation, for unity, for respect.”

Democrat T’wina Nobles has defeated incumbent Republican Steve O’Ban and will become the next Senator for Washington’s 28th Legislative District. Nobles will be the only Black member of the current state Senate and the second Black woman ever elected to ...

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