Sen. Lisa Wellman gave the following speech on Feb. 12 in the Senate Law & Justice Committee regarding Senate Bill 5497, the Keep Washington Working Act:
America is a nation of immigrants. Indeed, with the exception of our tribal nations, that IS our heritage. And it has served our country well.
I think of ...
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The new Washington State Women's Commission met on Wednesday to discuss a number of issues of focus, including sexual harassment, economic opportunity, and gender based violence. Under the direction of Michelle Gonzales, the commission was formed through legislation earlier this year to focus efforts on improving the wellbeing of women in Washington state. "I feel extremely fortunate ...
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