Category Archives: News Release

03 Feb
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Nobles bill to update driver, vehicle laws heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to modernize and streamline Washington’s driver and vehicle laws was heard in the Senate Transportation Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5218, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would align state laws with federal regulations, improve administrative processes, ...

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29 Jan
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Nobles bill to address student mental, behavioral health heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to create a statewide framework for school-based mental and behavioral health services was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5126, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would establish a ...

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28 Jan
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Nobles introduces bill to update WA veterans committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to update the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) was heard in the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee Tuesday.  Senate Bill 5338, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would replace ...

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27 Jan
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Nobles bill to expand reproductive health care access for college students heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand access to medication abortion services for students at Washington’s public colleges and universities was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5321, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), ...

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27 Jan
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Nobles bill to expand student workers’ collective bargaining rights heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to expand collective bargaining rights for student workers was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5119, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), creates a framework for collective bargaining for student workers ...

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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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