Author Archives: clamas

28 Jan
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Valdez bill to make financial education a high school graduation requirement heard in committee 

OLYMPIA — Legislation to make financial education a graduation requirement for Washington high school students was heard Tuesday in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee.  Senate Bill 5080, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), aims to equip students ...

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24 Jan
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Pushing for progress

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2025 legislative session is in full swing, and it’s off to a busy start! Over the past weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with many of you, listening to your concerns, discussing the challenges ...

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14 Jan
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Valdez bill to enhance public safety heard in committee

OLYMPIA — A bill to keep Washingtonians safe from gun violence was heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5098, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), would prohibit weapons in locations where children and families frequently ...

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13 Jan
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The 2025 legislative session has officially begun

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2025 legislative session is officially underway, and I’m excited to be back in Olympia, advocating for our communities. This session presents opportunities for meaningful progress, and I’m ready to tackle the issues that matter most ...

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06 Dec
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Exciting news ahead of the upcoming legislative session

Dear friends and neighbors,  I’m thrilled to share updates and news as we prepare for the upcoming legislative session. It’s an honor to represent the 46th Legislative District, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead to make meaningful progress for ...

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24 Nov
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Valdez elected chair of Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee 

OLYMPIA — Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) has been elected to serve as chair of the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee, following a vote among Senate Democrats last week. Valdez succeeds Sen. Sam Hunt (D-Olympia), who will retire ...

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29 Jul
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Protecting votes and voices

Dear friends and neighbors, Ensuring the integrity of our elections and protecting our democracy are fundamental responsibilities that we must uphold. As we reflect on our achievements during the last legislative session, I’d like to share the progress we’ve made ...

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25 Jun
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Celebrating pride with progress

Dear friends and neighbors,  Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate, I am delighted to share some of the significant strides we have made in advancing the rights and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community this past legislative session. Our dedication to ...

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10 Jun
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Supporting and protecting our workforce

Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you’ve enjoyed spring so far. I’m excited to share another update on the significant work we accomplished last session. As the proud son and grandson of farmworkers and laborers, I have a deep and ...

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21 May
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Quality health care for all

Dear friends and neighbors,  Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right that every person deserves. As we reflect on the accomplishments we made during our last legislative session, I’m happy to share the strides we’ve made towards ensuring that ...

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