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Nobles appointed to Workforce Education Investment Accountability, Oversight Board

Nobles appointed to Workforce Education Investment Accountability, Oversight Board

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 what workforce education priorities should be funded with the ...

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Nobles appointed to Joint Higher Education Committee

Nobles appointed to Joint Higher Education Committee

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 and Senate — and meets at least twice annually.  Nobles is the current chair of the Senate ...

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Operating budget includes support for birth doulas thanks to Nobles’ efforts

Operating budget includes support for birth doulas thanks to Nobles’ efforts

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 up to $3,500 per doula — making it the highest rate in the nation, according to the National ...

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Nobles bill to improve process for mental health sentencing alternative signed into law

Nobles bill to improve process for mental health sentencing alternative signed into law

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 the mental health sentencing alternative process more efficient by requiring the Department of Corrections ...

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Nobles bill aligning eligibility time frames across state, federal financial aid programs signed into law

Nobles bill aligning eligibility time frames across state, federal financial aid programs signed into law

OLYMPIA — 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 time frames for the Washington College Grant, College Bound Scholarship, and Passport to Careers programs with ...

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Nobles bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities signed into law 

Nobles bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities signed into law 

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 supportive housing sales and use tax to support organizations in creating homeownership opportunities for households ...

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Nobles bill to continue Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program signed into law

Nobles bill to continue Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program signed into law

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 Program, which was set to end in 2027. Williams, a Black ...

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Senate passes Nobles bill to provide youth in foster care with financial literacy skills, support

Senate passes Nobles bill to provide youth in foster care with financial literacy skills, support

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 to provide youth in care, ages 14 and up, with the ability to establish a ...

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Senate passes Nobles bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities

Senate passes Nobles bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities

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 support organizations in creating homeownership opportunities for households earning up to 80% of ...

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Senate passes Nobles bill aligning eligibility time frames across state, federal financial aid programs

Senate passes Nobles bill aligning eligibility time frames across state, federal financial aid programs

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 the maximum eligibility time frames for the Washington College Grant, College Bound Scholarship, and Passport ...

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