Category Archives: News Release

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

OLYMPIA — Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) was appointed to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board Tuesday by the Senate Democratic Caucus.  The board was established in 2019 and is responsible for:   Providing guidance and recommendations to the Legislature on ...

OLYMPIA — Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) was appointed to the Joint Higher Education Committee Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Denny Heck.  The joint committee consists of eight members — two members from each of the major caucuses in both the House ...