Category Archives: News Release

20 Mar
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Senate budget proposal would invest $125 million in 38th District

OLYMPIA — The Senate unveiled its capital budget proposal Monday, potentially investing more than $125 million in projects throughout the 38th Legislative District if passed.  The suggested funding would go toward behavioral health facilities, local sports venues, community buildings and ...

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08 Mar
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Bill to protect public retirees’ access to health insurance passes Senate

OLYMPIA — A bill to protect retired public employees’ access to health insurance unanimously passed the Senate Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5696, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), ensures retirees can continue to participate in insurance plans provided under Public Employees’ ...

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06 Mar
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Bill to help address health care staffing shortage passes Senate

OLYMPIA — A bill to help address the health care staffing shortage by mitigating unmanageable patient loads and worker burnout passed the Senate floor Monday.  Senate Bill 5236, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), requires hospitals to submit staffing plans ...

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03 Mar
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Bill to address Supreme Court’s Blake decision passes Senate 

OLYMPIA — A bill to amend Washington’s drug possession laws and expand access to pretrial treatment programs passed the Senate floor Friday.  Senate Bill 5536, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), permanently addresses the state Supreme Court’s 2021 State v. ...

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09 Feb
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Bill to address Supreme Court’s Blake decision passes out of Senate committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to amend Washington’s drug possession laws and expand access to pretrial treatment programs passed out of the Senate Law & Justice Committee Thursday.  Senate Bill 5536, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), permanently addresses the state ...

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20 Jan
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Bill to address Supreme Court’s Blake decision introduced in Senate

OLYMPIA — Legislation to amend Washington’s drug possession laws and increase participation in pretrial treatment programs was introduced in the Senate Friday. The bill, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), permanently addresses the state Supreme Court’s 2021 State v. Blake ...

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16 Jan
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Jessica Dahl serves as page in Washington State Senate

Jessica Dahl, 14, spent the week of Jan. 9 serving as a page for the Washington State Senate. Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett) sponsored her week in the Legislature.  The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to find out ...

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13 May
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Stay in touch during interim!

Dear friends and neighbors, It has been a banner year for progress on important issues like improving primary care, strengthening our nation-leading Paid Family and Medical Leave program, investing in our transportation system, increasing the number of nurses and counselors ...

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15 Feb
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Senate Approves Funding for Move Ahead Washington

OLYMPIA – The Senate on Tuesday passed SB 5974— Move Ahead Washington, which would allocate $16.8 billion over 16 years to prioritize the transportation sector of our state with unprecedented investments and reduce our carbon footprint. “This package would truly ...

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01 Feb
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Sen. June Robinson and Rep. Emily Wicks on Rep. Mike Sells’ announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2022

OLYMPIA – Following Rep. Mike Sells’ announcement that he will not seek re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives in 2022, Sen. June Robinson and Rep. Emily Wicks issued the following statements: “I am sad to lose Rep. Sells ...

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