Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) was honored as a “Champion for Children” by the Children's Alliance for her work and leadership during the 2023 legislative session.   The award recognizes lawmakers who provide significant leadership to advance public policies that create opportunity for all of Washington’s 1.6 million children.   Wilson was among 10 lawmakers in the Washington House and Senate who were honored with the award.   The Children’s Alliance pointed to Wilson’s work to advance families’ access to quality childcare through the expansion of Working Connections Child Care. She sponsored SB 5225, which extended WCCC eligibility to immigrant families, childcare employees, and parents directed to find care by therapeutic courts.   She ...