The Planned Parenthood clinic in Spokane, Washington, is just a 30-minute drive from the Idaho border, and since May, when Idaho’s “abortion trafficking” law went into effect, it’s been sitting on a timebomb. Like many blue-state abortion clinics, the Spokane health center ...
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In this year’s legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed extensive housing reform. House Bill 1110 compelled many cities in Washington to open up single-housing residential zones to long-banned duplexes, cottage courts, and small apartments. Such middle housing has been missing from ...
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Across the country, lawmakers are beginning to correct “tough on crime” policies. But many of these reforms explicitly exclude people who are already in prison. Growing up, Anthony Covert never felt like he belonged. He was a ward of the ...
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OLYMPIA, Wash., May 19, 2023—New laws and funding requested and supported by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs during the 2023 Legislative session will help ensure the integrity of Washington’s elections and improve access to the ballot for eligible voters. The bipartisan elections ...
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To my community — In 105 days, we accomplished a lot. We acted to protect reproductive freedom and gender-affirming care, reduce gun violence by banning assault weapons, worked hard rapidly address our housing supply and invested in building out our ...
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The governor signed legislation today that provides accurate data on jury demographics and addresses one of the top reasons jurors may be unable to serve. Senate Bill 5128, sponsored by Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, requires the Administrative Office of the Courts ...
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OLYMPIA — The governor signed legislation today that will expand access to the guardianship assistance program. Senate Bill 5124, sponsored by Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma), allows any court-appointed guardians who are licensed foster parents to be eligible for state subsidies, ...
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To my community ̶ With just a week to go in this legislative session, we’re rapidly approaching deadlines and trying to get bills across the final finish line. Last week marked another pivotal cutoff, where bills have to pass the opposite ...
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What: In-person 27th LD town hall When: March 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Evergreen State College 1210 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405 Transit: Take Pierce Transit using Route 1 (6th Ave.-Pacific) Can’t make it? You can reach me any time — I ...
Read MoreTo my community— I’m honored to have been selected by you all to serve as state senator for the incredible 27th Legislative District! I’ve returned with my peers for another legislative session in Olympia. We are now about half-way through! ...
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