Category Archives: News Release

15 Aug
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Wilson Selected for Prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship 

Wilson Selected for Prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship  Forty-nine outstanding state leaders selected to join national leadership development program for government officials   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2024) — The Council of State Governments has announced that Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) ...

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28 Mar
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It’s the law: Wilson fentanyl bill prioritizes child safety, family unity

It’s the law: Wilson fentanyl bill prioritizes child safety, family unity OLYMPIA — Legislation signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee addresses the growing lethal risks to children from synthetic opioids by clarifying state statutes on emergency child removal ...

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26 Mar
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Wilson bill to safeguard integrity of halal foods signed into law

OLYMPIA — It will soon be a crime to knowingly prepare or sell foods falsely described as halal. “Just as distinctive foods like kosher products must satisfy dietary guidelines set by traditional Jewish law, foods sold as halal should meet ...

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19 Mar
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Governor signs Wilson bill to extend foster support through age 21

OLYMPIA —Gov. Jay Inslee approved legislation today to make certain foster care services available through age 21, offering additional support during the critical years of transition from foster care to independent living. “Just because someone’s aging out of foster care ...

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19 Mar
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Wilson bill to fortify availability of childcare signed into law

OLYMPIA — Legislation signed into law today will broaden the B&O tax exemption allowed for childcare providers, reducing costs for struggling small businesses that provide high-demand childcare services. The existing B&O exemption for childcare providers currently applies to businesses that ...

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18 Mar
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Wilson bill to ease minors’ access to ID cards signed into law

OLYMPIA – Minors will have an easier time applying for driver licenses and gaining basic ID cards commonly used for a wide range of identification purposes, under legislation signed into law today. “For far too long, the only people authorized ...

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13 Mar
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It’s the law: Wilson bill expands use of proven re-entry program

OLYMPIA – A state program proven to reduce recidivism and increase public safety by helping people re-enter communities more successfully will be applied to a wider range of people exiting the corrections system, under a bill signed into law today ...

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06 Mar
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Legislature passes Wilson bill to fortify availability of childcare

OLYMPIA — A bill on its way to the governor will broaden the B&O tax exemption allowed for childcare providers, easing the challenges to providers struggling to stay in business and maintaining the supply of high-demand childcare. The existing B&O ...

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29 Feb
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Legislature passes Wilson bill to safeguard integrity of halal foods

OLYMPIA —Senate legislation passed today by the House will protect consumers from the knowing sale of foods falsely advertised as halal. Having already passed out of the Senate, SB 5799 now goes to the governor to be signed into law. ...

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29 Feb
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House passes Wilson bill prioritizing child safety and family unity

OLYMPIA — Senate legislation passed late Wednesday by the House would clarify state guidelines on emergency child removal to ensure the safety of children from lethal risks posed by synthetic opioids while recognizing the importance of not removing children from ...

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