Author Archives: bwilliams

01 May
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The work doesn’t stop

Dear friends and neighbors,   Due to election year restrictions, this will be my final newsletter before election results are certified near the end of the year. However, my office is still hard at work serving our district! You can always ...

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27 Apr
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The Seattle Times: WA is failing to recognize people with disabilities’ full humanity (op-ed)

Last month, an elected state official publicly used a slur for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while also claiming to protect them. Although the derogatory language rightly caught everyone’s attention, there is a deeper, more insidious harm caused by the persistent ...

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02 Apr
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2026 legislative session wrap up

Dear friends and neighbors,   The 2026 legislative session officially came to an end on March 12. I spent the session working hard to deliver results for my neighbors and yours in the 30th Legislative District and across the state.  This session we ...

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21 Mar
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The Olympian: Free preschool across WA is expanding. Here’s how families can apply

Washington’s free preschool program for low-income and at-risk 3- and 4-year-olds is on its way to getting a big boost thanks to a new state law. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5872 this month, creating the PreK Promise Account ...

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02 Mar
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OIC Answers: Sen. Claire Wilson on insurance for child housing service providers

The OIC Answers podcast’s On Campus miniseries continues with guest Sen. Claire Wilson, who represents the 30th District. Sen. Wilson, a longtime educator, sits down with Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss a report the OIC sent to the Legislature ...

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24 Feb
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Capital budget proposal directs $7.5 million to the city of Pacific for flood recovery

OLYMPIA — Senate Democrats introduced a capital budget proposal on Monday, Feb. 23, that directs $7.5 million in funding for flood recovery in the city of Pacific. Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) played a significant role in advocating for that funding to be included.  “December’s heavy rainfall and extreme flooding caused severe damage to the city of Pacific’s infrastructure ...

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20 Feb
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Sen. Wilson and Rep. Taylor to host town hall Feb. 21

FEDERAL WAY —Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) and Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) will host a town hall at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, to give an update on the 2026 legislative session and discuss the issues impacting the 30th Legislative District.  30th Legislative District In-Person Town Hall Saturday, ...

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19 Feb
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We hope to see you this Saturday, Feb. 21, in Federal Way!

Dear friends and neighbors, Please join Rep. Jamila Taylor and me for our joint 30th Legislative District in-person town hall at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Federal Way High School. Here are the details: 30th Legislative District In-Person Town ...

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10 Feb
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The Washington State Standard: More dead bills stack up in WA Legislature

Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Auburn, has tried multiple times now to get a pilot program to provide rental assistance to young adults who agree to continue receiving foster services after they turn 18. Last year’s version of the legislation would’ve helped ...

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06 Feb
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Session update

Dear friends and neighbors,  We’re about to wrap up the fourth week of the 2026 legislative session, meaning we’re almost halfway done! From bill hearings to constituent meetings and more, I’ve been working hard to ensure our state is a ...

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