Category Archives: News Release

06 Mar
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Senate passes legislation to create LGBTQ Commission

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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27 Feb
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Senate passes Wilson bill for comprehensive sexuality health education

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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25 Feb
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Senate passes Wilson bill for better representation on oversight board

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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14 Jan
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Wilson sworn into Senate, brings career experience in student needs

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), a career educator, was sworn into office today and will put her considerable experience to use in her role as Vice Chair of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. “We want Washington scholars to ...

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