OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate today passed landmark legislation prohibiting local, state and federal law enforcement officers — including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public. Senate Bill 5855, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), strengthens existing ...
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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 ...
Read MoreDear 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 ...
Read MoreOlympia—Hate crimes in the U.S. are on the rise, and our state is no exception. Alarming data shows that hate crimes in Washington state have reached the highest level in more than two decades. Even then, the true number of ...
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