Category Archives: News Release

21 Apr
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Logan Christy serves as page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA — Logan Christy, a freshman at Bothell High School, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of April 10. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored his week at the Legislature. The page program offers a week ...

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06 Apr
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Stanford bill to elevate quality of pet insurance signed into law

OLYMPIA—For the first time, Washington pet owners will be able to rely on a well-regulated insurance market to cover the health care of their furry friends. SB 5319, signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee, puts in place protections ...

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07 Mar
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Senate OKs bill to create battery recycling program

OLYMPIA — Battery producers would be required to fund and participate in a statewide stewardship program to boost recycling rates, under legislation passed today by the Washington State Senate. Senate Bill 5144, sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), would require ...

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06 Mar
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Arielle Waham serves as page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA—Arielle Waham, a sophomore at Bothell High School, served as a page with the Washington State Senate the week of Feb 20. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored her week at the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for ...

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15 Feb
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River Rohter serves as page in Washington State Senate

OLYMPIA—River Rohter, a senior at Washington Preparatory School in Bothell, served as a page for the Washington State Senate the week of Feb. 6. Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) sponsored his week in the Legislature. The page program offers a hands-on ...

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27 Jan
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Right to repair bills to be heard Tuesday, Wednesday

OLYMPIA—House and Senate committees will hear public testimony this week on right to repair legislation sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) and Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell). Under HB 1392 (SB 5464), Washingtonians would have the right to repair their own ...

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01 Dec
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Stanford to chair Senate Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade

OLYMPIA – Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) has been chosen to chair the Senate Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade Committee in the 2023 legislative session. “Our state has the strongest economy in the country and has been recognized as one ...

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15 Feb
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Move Ahead WA would upgrade highways, transit in 1st LD

OLYMPIA – Washingtonians in the 1st Legislative District could see major improvements to their transportation infrastructure due to legislation passed by the Senate today. “Move Ahead Washington will have benefits across our whole state, but it’s especially important for the ...

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05 Jan
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Stanford bill would modernize 911 system

BOTHELL – Washingtonians could benefit from a more modern and efficient 911 system, if a bill sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) passes in the upcoming legislative session. “Anyone in an emergency who dials 911 should have confidence that our ...

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13 May
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Stanford bill to help people keep their homes signed into law

Many Washingtonians hit by financial catastrophe will have a greater chance to stay in their own homes under a bill signed into law yesterday. “People should not lose their homes because of a crisis like the pandemic,” said Sen. Derek ...

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