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13 Dec
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Wilson named co-chair of DCYF Oversight Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 13, 2023  Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) was named co-chair of the Department of Children, Youth and Families Oversight Board on Tuesday.   Wilson, who serves as chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, has been a ...

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15 Nov
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Looking for Senate Pages! 

Friends and neighbors,   Do you know a young person who wants to learn more about what goes on in Olympia?   The Washington State Senate has one of the best Page programs in the country and applications for 2024 are open! ...

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06 Nov
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Mis prioridades para la sesión legislativa del 2024

Estimados amigos y vecinos,  La sesión legislativa del 2024 se acerca rápidamente, y estoy emocionada por continuar construyendo sobre el importante trabajo que realizamos en el 2023.  Mi enfoque se centra en encontrar soluciones y prestar servicios. Esto se refleja ...

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09 Oct
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Washington may avoid child care cliff, but many providers are still struggling

Washington is unlikely to see a huge drop in child care services even as federal pandemic aid supporting providers dries up.

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14 Aug
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Focusing on supportive reentry services

Dear friends and neighbors,   I hope you have been soaking up every moment of this wonderful summer. I have had the pleasure of spending the past few months visiting with members of our district, attending community events, and meeting with ...

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01 Aug
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Wilson’s work during 2023 session earns her ‘Champion for Children’ recognition 

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 ...

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19 Jul
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Wilson visits White House to discuss efforts to lower childcare costs, support providers

WASHINGTON D.C. — Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) joined lawmakers from the across the country at the White House Wednesday to discuss ongoing efforts to lower childcare costs and support providers. Those in attendance addressed the critical challenges childcare costs are ...

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29 Jun
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Federal Way raises Juneteenth flag, celebrates anniversary of emancipation

Federal Way raised the Juneteenth flag on June 16, commemorating both the emancipation of enslaved people and the work that remains to achieve equality in the U.S.

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29 Jun
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New Law Creates Centers To Support Adults With Lived Experiences Of Sex Trafficking

Adults with lived experiences of sex trafficking will get support and transition services to reduce the trauma, violence and impact as part of a new law that goes into effect on July 23.

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17 May
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered! 

Dear Friends and Neighbors,   The gavel has fallen, the ink has dried, and my final bill of the 2023 legislative session has been signed into law!   This year, eight bills that I sponsored successfully advanced to the governor’s desk for ...

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