Estevan Garcia and Alexis “Blu” Warner served as pages in the Washington State Senate during the first week of April. Pages are sponsored by the senator from their legislative district. Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) sponsored their week at the Legislature. ...
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Legislation to establish a state commission to identify concerns specific to LGBTQ individuals and apply those concerns to inform practices and policies at state agencies is on its way to the governor to be signed into law. “Our state constitution ...
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Students in households that struggle to afford fresh fruits and vegetables as part of their regular diet would benefit from a new state program, under legislation passed today by the Senate. House Bill 1587 would direct the state Department of ...
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Legislation passed late Friday by the House would establish a state commission to identify concerns specific to LGBTQ individuals and apply those concerns to inform practices and policies at state agencies. “Many members of our community face an extreme and ...
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Legislation passed overwhelmingly today by the House would give more children access to early education programs that have been shown to help students perform better academically and succeed in school and throughout life. “We know that children who struggle with ...
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Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) issued this statement on the deadly shooting today at two mosques in New Zealand that left 49 people dead and more than 20 badly wounded. “My soul cries today. “This crime against humanity is a crime ...
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Childcare facilities would carry the same prohibitions on deadly weapons as K-12 schools, under legislation passed today by the Senate. “When parents send their kids off to school, they expect these facilities and grounds to be safe and secure,” said ...
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Legislation to create a state commission to work with state agencies to develop and implement policies to address the unique needs of the LGBTQ community passed off the Senate floor today on a 34-14 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson, ...
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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. “People call this sex education, but it’s about much more than sex,” said Sen. Claire ...
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The Senate passed legislation today to better represent the needs of youths and families overseen by the Children, Youth and Families Oversight Board by adding two board seats for people under the age of 25. “Acknowledging the voice of youth ...
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