OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 5098, legislation sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), to restrict the possession of weapons in certain public spaces where children and families are likely to be present. After passing the Senate ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session has officially begun, and I am back in Olympia ready to work for you, our district, and communities across Washington. Over the next 60 days, we will tackle critical issues that impact working families, public safety, ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session begins next week, on January 12. But before I head back to Olympia, I want to invite you to the 46th Legislative District pre-session town hall this Thursday, January 8. This is ...
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OLYMPIA — Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) introduced legislation Monday to prohibit law enforcement officers — including federal immigration agents operating in Washington — from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public. Senate Bill 5855 is a direct response to ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, Like many of you, I have been watching the situation in Washington, D.C., with deep concern. The federal government shutdown has left millions of families uncertain about what comes next, and once again, it’s those most ...
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OLYMPIA — Following Tuesday’s press conference with Gov. Bob Ferguson, Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) issued the statement below in response to recent threats from the Trump administration to penalize Washington and other states that maintain so-called “sanctuary” laws: “Today, I ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, Before we get into this edition’s focus on environmental progress, I want to address something very important. We’re once again seeing dangerous anti-immigrant rhetoric in the national spotlight — with continued calls for mass deportations and ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, First, I want to sincerely thank everyone who joined us at the in-person town hall on June 10. It was inspiring to see so many of you come out, share your stories, ask questions, and engage ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, Now that the 2025 legislative session has ended, I want to thank you again for your ongoing engagement and support. Your voices guided my work every step of the way, and together, we made meaningful progress ...
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