Dear friends and neighbors, The Legislature has officially adjourned for the year. During our 105-day session, we faced serious challenges — including a major budget shortfall — but through it all, I stayed grounded in the priorities I hear time ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, As we enter session’s final weeks, things are moving quickly. We’re working long hours, meeting with colleagues and community members, and making tough decisions to finalize the state budgets and advance legislation that reflects our shared ...
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Ana Rosa Bello broke down in tears as she recalled the repeated abuse she has endured as a housekeeper in Seattle. Bello described wage theft, discrimination, threats to her and her family, withheld documents, and being unfairly fired. But, as ...
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OLYMPIA — La senadora Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la detención de Alfredo “Lelo” Juárez: “Estoy profundamente consternada por la detención de Alfredo ‘Lelo’ Juárez, un activista y defensor de los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas que ...
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OLYMPIA — Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) issued the following statement regarding the detention of Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez: “I am deeply troubled by the detention of Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez, a well-known farmworker activist and labor rights advocate who has dedicated his ...
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OLYMPIA — Legislation to address Washington’s projected $13 billion budget deficit and ensure continued funding for essential services was introduced Thursday. Senate Bill 5796, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would remove the cap on employer payroll taxes, imposing a ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, We’re already more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session, and time is flying. It has been a whirlwind of activity — from meeting with many of you and attending committee hearings to debating and voting ...
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OLYMPIA — El Senado del estado de Washington aprobó el miércoles una propuesta de ley para ampliar las protecciones laborales de las personas trabajadoras del hogar, beneficiando a miles de trabajadoras y trabajadores domésticos en el estado. La propuesta de ...
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OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate passed the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Wednesday, advancing critical labor protections for thousands of domestic workers in Washington. Senate Bill 5023, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), seeks to provide critical labor protections ...
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OLYMPIA — New legislation introduced in the Washington State Senate on Wednesday would help workers affected by layoffs due to recent federal policy changes. Senate Bill 5767, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would establish priority consideration for federal employees who ...
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