Author Archives: sdcadmin

14 Apr
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Check out our community projects at a glance!

Alongside compassionate, resilient community members like you, it has been my honor to champion the funding that important projects in our district need. From 2019 to 2022, we have worked together toward the investments that our neighbors need and deserve. ...

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01 Apr
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Randall: Veto ‘a short-sighted attempt to apply Seattle-centric, one-size-fits-all policy’ to WA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2022 Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, today released the following statement in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s partial veto of SB 5901: “The governor’s decision to partially veto SB 5901 — to strike a line that ...

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17 Feb
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Wins for WA – and a town hall to talk it over!

Friends, neighbors – Last week, the bicameral Move Ahead Washington transportation package was released. And this week, the Senate’s proposed supplemental Capital Construction budget was released. Months of your feedback, your ideas, and collaboration from neighbors and local leaders all ...

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07 Feb
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Don’t miss out! – Town hall recap and the behind-the-scenes team

Friends, neighbors – We had an amazing town hall on Saturday thanks to you! Neighbors sent in questions and thoughts on everything from Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll relief (lookout for more news on that and more infrastructure investments this week!) ...

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26 Jan
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TWO big proposals, ONE virtual town hall! – 11am on Jan. 29 over on Facebook!

Friends, neighbors – I have some news for you! 👉🏽 First up: I’m having the first of several Virtual Town Halls coming up on Saturday, January 29, at 11am! Join me on Facebook on Saturday at 11am – click here! ...

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18 Jan
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Randall bill would improve oversight of emergency powers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2022 Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) today introduced a bill to strengthen Washington state’s checks and balances on gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency. Senate Bill 5909 would add legislative oversight to declarations of states ...

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15 Jan
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Reflecting on 2021, diving into 2022

Friends, neighbors – As we said goodbye to 2021 and welcomed home the new year, I’ve been reflecting on everything our community has overcome – getting stronger and healthier after a difficult pandemic and economic slump, taking care of one ...

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13 Dec
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Tacoma News Tribune: Here’s how one state legislator would pay off the Narrows Bridge and remove tolls

A Narrows Bridge without toll booths? It’s a long shot, but it could happen, if the state Legislature accepts a proposal by state Sen. Emily Randall and three other Democrats that would use the state’s operating funds to pay off ...

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07 Dec
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KOMO: State senator proposes bill to eliminate toll for drivers using Tacoma Narrows Bridge

“The bridge is an incredibly important connection,” said State Senator Emily Randall, a democrat from Bremerton. A roughly $1.4 billion project, Randall said commuters have only paid about $700 million so far. “The Tacoma Narrows Bridge continues to be the ...

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07 Dec
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Randall proposes legislation to pay off Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls in full

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 7, 2021 Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) announced she will be sponsoring legislation to remove all tolls from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in under two years. The bill would transfer $772 million from the state’s general fund ...

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