Category Archives: News Release

12 Jan
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Apprenticeship bills promise stronger, more just economy

OLYMPIA — Workers in Washington state would benefit from new apprenticeship programs in growing fields, reinvigorated support for existing apprenticeships, and significantly increased state funding for apprentices at public colleges, under two bills scheduled for committee hearings on Thursday. “The ‘earn-while-you-learn’ approach, with both classroom ...

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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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30 Nov
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Randall elected Majority Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nov. 30, 2020 Randall elected Majority Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus This afternoon, Senator Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) was elected Majority Whip by her Democratic caucus colleagues in the Washington State Senate. The first-term lawmaker, who is entering her third session in Olympia, will assist both Democratic and Republican ...

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25 Feb
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: House and Senate commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Feb. 25, 2020 House and Senate commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act OLYMPIA —Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) and Rep. Christine Kilduff (D-University Place) today sponsored resolutions celebrating the upcoming 30th anniversary of ...

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08 Oct
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Randall voted Chair of Senate Higher Education Committee

BREMERTON – Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) has been chosen to chair the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee. “I’m honored to have the trust of my colleagues to lead our efforts to make higher education more affordable and accessible ...

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07 Mar
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Senate passes Randall bill to eliminate barriers to reproductive health care

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate voted 28-17 today to pass the Reproductive Health Access for All Act (RHAA). Senate Bill 5602, sponsored by Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton), prohibits health care discrimination on the basis of immigration status or gender ...

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05 Mar
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Senate passes bill to improve safety for vulnerable road users

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed a bill today to clarify how motor vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and other users are to share the road. Senate Bill 5723, which passed unanimously, makes numerous changes to state rules on passing and ...

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05 Mar
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Senate would expand tuition waivers for service members, gold star families

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate voted today to expand college access opportunities for veterans, National Guard members, and gold star families. The bill passed on a vote of 44-1. Senate Bill 5755, sponsored by Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton), increases ...

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05 Mar
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Senate passes bill to create Seattle Storm license plate

OLYMPIA — In the first week of women’s history month, the Washington State Senate voted today to create a Seattle Storm special license plate. “The Seattle Storm license plate would be the first in our state for a women’s sports ...

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20 Feb
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Senate unanimously passes Randall bill to help relocating military families

OLYMPIA – Legislation to ease the transition of children in military families to new schools passed unanimously today off the floor of the Senate. “This is all about ensuring that the families that are serving us are served by the ...

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