Dear neighbors, As the April 25 end of the legislative session draws near, we’re working hard to finalize bills to send off to the Governor’s office to be signed. Today I want to share several significant bills that have passed both chambers, and don’t miss some important announcements at the ...
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The 2021 legislative session is coming to an end, and budget negotiations are ongoing. I’m advocating for funding on projects like the ones below to serve the constituents of the 30th Legislative District.
Read MoreResolution 8620, sponsored by Claire Wilson, reaffirms the importance of the Boundless Washington program in promoting strong, equitable leadership in Washington state.
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Dear neighbors, I am happy to report that we recently completed another phase of the legislative session! Last Tuesday was the deadline known as “house of origin cutoff.” In general, bills must pass out of the chamber where they were introduced by this deadline in order to advance in the legislative ...
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OLYMPIA – Legislation passed today by the Senate would help kids in foster care to stay with family members and in their communities where possible. Senate Bill 5151, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), would also waive licensing fees for childcare providers until 2023 and would make permanent a pilot ...
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This is for George Floyd, his family, and all those whose lives have been lost, and families and communities impacted, because of historical injustices and inequities that have existed, have continued, and are exacerbated with every life that is lost. As I reflect on the last few days and the ...
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I am excited to announce two new recent appointments in my role as senator. One is to the Task Force on Improving Institutional Education Programs and Outcomes with a focus improving the coordination and delivery of education services to youth involved with the juvenile justice system. This includes student records, graduation ...
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These are challenging times for all of us, and especially those who have lost jobs due to the pandemic. The sudden wave of unemployment has had two big effects: First, federal and state governments offering historic levels of assistance to those hurt by the pandemic, including unemployment benefits not normally available; if ...
Read MoreIf you are a local business owner, my heart goes out to you — this pandemic isn’t just a health crisis, it’s an economic nightmare for businesses across our district, our state and our nation. Please know that the catastrophic challenges you face weigh heavily on the minds of my colleagues ...
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Under Gov. Inslee’s "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order to limit the spread of coronavirus, childcare is deemed an essential service. Exactly what that means has raised questions for parents and childcare providers, so I am offering the following answers to common questions that have been asked of legislators in recent ...
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