Author Archives: clamas

03 May
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Last Update Before Election Restrictions — Stay Connected

Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended our in-person 46th Legislative District town hall. It was great to see so many of you, hear your perspectives, and connect on the issues that matter most to our community. ...

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01 May
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WA State Standard: Face mask ban for police in Washington is signed into law

SEATTLE — Law enforcement officers in Washington state can no longer cover their faces to conceal their identities. The law, signed Thursday by Gov. Bob Ferguson, seeks to unmask federal immigration agents detaining people under President Donald Trump. But Senate ...

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20 Apr
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Don’t Miss It: 46th District Town Hall and Session Updates

Dear friends and neighbors,  Now that the 2026 legislative session has concluded, I want to share an update on the work the Legislature accomplished in Olympia and what it means for our communities. I am proud of what we delivered and grateful ...

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02 Apr
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Standing Up for Transparency and Accountability in Law Enforcement, Housing and Your Health

Dear friends and neighbors,  It has now been three weeks since the Legislature adjourned, and I want to share an update on what we accomplished this session and the progress we made together for the 46th District and communities across Washington. While ...

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19 Mar
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Masked law enforcement banned under new Washington state law 

OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday signed landmark legislation that prohibits local, state, and federal law enforcement officers — including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents operating in Washington — from wearing face-concealing ...

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18 Mar
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KING 5: Governor to sign ban on masked law enforcement officers as ICE arrests draw scrutiny

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill set to take effect immediately upon the governor’s signature would ban law enforcement officers in Washington from covering their faces while carrying out their duties, a proposal supporters say is aimed at increasing transparency and public accountability. ...

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16 Mar
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The 2026 Legislative Session Has Concluded: Here’s What We Achieved

Dear friends and neighbors,  The 2026 legislative session has officially come to a close. It was a challenging session. Balancing tight budgets while facing continued federal uncertainty tested all of us. Yet through it all, my Democratic colleagues and I remained focused on ...

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04 Mar
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In the final stretch

Dear friends and neighbors,  With just eight days remaining in the 2026 legislative session, we are in the final stretch. This is the time of year when things move quickly. Bills that have passed one chamber are advancing through the other. Bills that ...

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25 Feb
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Legislative update: Three-quarters through session

Dear friends and neighbors,  We’ve officially reached the three-quarter mark of this year’s legislative session. Time is moving quickly, and we’re continuing to make meaningful progress on issues that matter to our communities. I want to share an update on the work happening ...

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10 Feb
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We’re halfway there

Dear friends and neighbors,   Can you believe we are already halfway through the 60-day legislative session? Time is moving fast, but the work has not slowed for a moment. In this newsletter, I want to share an update on what ...

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