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A measure that would have made it easier for local districts to pass school bonds failed today after it didn’t receive the required vote in the Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 8201, sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), would have ...

A bill passed today by the Washington State Senate increases funding for special education, paving the way for more inclusive learning environments. The bill passed with a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 5091 is sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), ...

A bill passed Friday by the Washington State Senate would expand career connected learning opportunities, helping students understand available career pathways and better plan for their future. The bill passed on a 45 to 3 vote. Senate Bill 5327, the Career ...

A bill passed today by the Washington State Senate would ensure that state and local agencies focus on the needs of Washingtonians instead of doing the work of federal immigration officials. The bill passed on a vote of 30 to ...

A bill passed today by the Washington State Senate would expand broadband access to underserved communities. Senate Bill 5511 is sponsored by Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island), and was requested by Gov. Jay Inslee. “I want every school child to ...

A package of bills to make Washington schools safer passed the state Senate today. Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island) prioritized the comprehensive and bipartisan list of legislation following a statewide Educational Service District tour and after reviewing recommendations by the ...

Science-based, comprehensive sexuality health education would become a required component of public school curriculums, under legislation passed today by the Senate on a 28-21 vote. “Many students are sexually assaulted or coerced into having sex, or find themselves in abusive ...

OLYMPIA – Sen. Lisa Wellman (D-Mercer Island) will retain her role as chair of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee when the Senate convenes for the 2019 legislative session. Wellman, a former educator, was first chosen by her ...

OLYMPIA – State Senator Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island, has been recognized for her leadership and support of arts and cultural heritage in Washington state. Wellman received the 2018 Cultural Advocacy Award from the Washington State Arts Alliance in Olympia this ...

Sen. Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island, was honored by the state's school principals for her leadership at the state level. The Torch of Leadership Award honors individuals serving in the Washington state government who have demonstrated outstanding support of principals. The ...