Category Archives: In The News

08 Feb
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Tacoma News Tribune: Ranked choice got a bad rap in Pierce County. Here’s why WA voters deserve chance to try it

In our state, we believe every vote should count, no matter the election. But under our current electoral system, it’s not uncommon for certain communities to be routinely ignored and find themselves unable to elect candidates of their choice. Our ...

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24 Jan
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Washington State Journal: ‘Washington Future Fund Trust’ Would Set Aside at Least $3.2K for Each Eligible Child

Young adults will be able to access a fund years from now to give them a boost if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at narrowing the gap between the rich and poor. Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, sponsor of HB 1861, ...

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23 Jan
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KOMO: Proposed senate bill would make donor breast milk more readily available

Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D) has put forth a bill that would allow new parents to affordably access donor breast milk. The plan would require health plans and the state Medicaid program to provide coverage for donor breast milk. “Donor breast ...

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03 Dec
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Tacoma Daily Index: Meet Washington’s newest state senator

You didn’t see her name or face on any neighborhood campaign signs or any flyers in your mail, but by a series of (relatively) unexpected events and some (again, relatively) quick decisions, a new senator was chosen for Washington’s 27th ...

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