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26 Jun
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Legislative Update: Community conversations and possible government shutdown

This Saturday, I hope you'll join me as I launch a summer Community Conversations series. We will  discuss how we can make life in the 37th Legislative District more affordable while still making critical investments that ensure everyone in our ...

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22 May
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Saldaña’s Yakima Herald Op-Ed (In English/En Español): Senate budget is wrong approach on both sides of the Cascades

Senate budget is wrong approach on both sides of the Cascades By state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña May 20, 2017 Throughout this legislative session, I have heard more times than I can remember how the interests of Seattle are at odds ...

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11 May
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Legislative Update: The end of the 2017 legislative session?

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The 2017 legislative session will end on Sunday without addressing our paramount duty to fund education and without passing a state budget. Despite efforts by Democrats to urge them to come to the ...

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19 Apr
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Saldaña’s first bill signed into law

OLYMPIA – A bill by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, to expand access to HOV lanes for blood donation vehicles was signed by Governor Jay Inslee today. “Blood donation, as well as plasma and tissue donation, is vital to helping those ...

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17 Apr
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VIDEO: ¿Cómo funciona la legislatura en el estado de Washington?

En este video, la Senadora Rebecca Saldaña explica como funciona la legislatura en Washington para los que tal vez tengan dudas.

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07 Apr
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Saldaña: Transportation budget keeps our region moving forward

OLYMPIA – Following the unanimous passage of the Senate Transportation Budget, Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, released this statement: “Ensuring transportation funding that moves our state forward is one of the most critical issues in our district. Being stuck in traffic ...

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05 Apr
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Bill to help survivors of human trafficking on its way to becoming law

OLYMPIA – A bill to help survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday and is on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. “Everyone deserves a fair chance and ...

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04 Apr
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Roosevelt High School student serves as page in state Senate

OLYMPIA – Ritzy Davidson, 15, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of March 27, the 12th week of the 2017 Legislative Session. Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, sponsored Davidson’ week in the Legislature.“Ritzy brought a ...

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31 Mar
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Legislative Update: What do budgets tell us?

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

There are fewer than four weeks until the regular 2017 session ends, and we now have budgets on the table from both the House Democrats and the Senate Republicans. While both proposals address education and tax reform, ...

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22 Mar
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Legislative Update: Thank you for your input

Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy lives to participate in the 37th Legislative District town hall. It was a huge success! The discussion was robust and civil - a true testament to the democratic process. ...

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