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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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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Dear friends and neighbors, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who took the time to attend our in-person town hall meeting last week at North Seattle College. Over 100 residents from the 46th Legislative District attended and ...
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Dear friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session has come and gone, marking another chapter in our ongoing journey to better serve our community. Together, we’ve achieved significant milestones, but we recognize there’s still much to be done. Your input ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to provide meaningful help to victims of hate crimes and bias incidents in Washington state was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today. Senate Bill 5427, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), establishes a support ...
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OLYMPIA – A bill prioritizing the public safety of Washingtonians was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today. Senate Bill 5444, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), expands upon existing legislation by including additional designated places where possession of ...
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OLYMPIA — Two bills aiming to strengthen Washington state’s democracy and address concerning ballot rejection rates were signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), Senate Bill 5890 and Senate Bill 6269 represent a significant ...
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The 2024 legislative session has officially come to an end! Over the past 60 days, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated triumphs, and collectively worked toward advancing the well-being of our communities. Your support and input have been crucial to our success. ...
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OLYMPIA — A bill to provide meaningful help to victims of hate crimes and bias incidents in Washington state passed the House on Wednesday. SB 5427, sponsored by Senator Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), establishes a support system for victims of hate ...
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OLYMPIA — Did you vote? If not, you’re in substantial company. According to preliminary data, roughly 64% of eligible Washington voters didn’t cast a ballot in the Nov. 7 general election, when 3,095 races for city, school board and other local ...
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