Category Archives: News Release

20 Apr
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Wilson legislation exempts commissary money from high deductions 

OLYMPIA – Money sent to people incarcerated in Washington prisons will no longer be subject to high deductibles because of Sen. Claire Wilson’s Senate Bill 5131, signed into law Friday.   Incarcerated people must pay money for items from the ...

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04 Apr
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Wilson: Dept. of Corrections will play critical role in reproductive healthcare access

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), Chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, issued the following statement on the introduction of SB 5768, an act relating to ensuring access to abortion medications:   “I am a firm believer that the most unusual ...

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03 Apr
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Senate budget proposal would invest nearly $1 billion in 30th District traffic safety 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 4, 2023 Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – The Senate Transportation Committee’s 2023-2025 budget proposal includes nearly $1 billion in traffic safety improvements across the 30th Legislative District.   The budget also invests in the ...

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24 Mar
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Wilson: Supreme Court ruling a critical win for childcare

OLYMPIA – Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), sponsor of the Fair Start for Kids Act, (Senate Bill 5237) released this statement following the Washington State Supreme Court’s ruling in Quinn v. Washington. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a game changer for Washington families ...

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20 Mar
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Senate budget proposal would invest more than $5.3M in projects across 30th Legislative District 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Mar. 20, 2023   Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in the Washington State Senate proposed a capital construction budget that would invest more than $5.3 million in projects across the 30th Legislative District.  ...

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14 Mar
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Senate passes Wilson bill to remove unneeded fees hindering childcare workforce applicants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 7, 2023  Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – The Senate on Tuesday passed Senator Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn) bill to remove licensing and background check fees for those entering Washington’s childcare workforce.   State law ...

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08 Mar
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Wilson, Reeves, Taylor to host in-person town hall

Sen. Claire Wilson, Rep. Kristine Reeves and Rep. Jamila Taylor will host an in-person town hall to discuss the current legislative session and answer questions from constituents.   The town hall will be held at the Pacific Community and Events Center ...

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07 Mar
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Senate passes Wilson bill to regulate non-public agencies serving students with disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Mar. 7, 2023  Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – The Senate unanimously passed Sen. Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn) bill to regulate non-public agencies that serve Washington students with disabilities Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5315 in response ...

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06 Mar
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Legislation to better support those leaving incarceration passes the Senate  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 6, 2023  Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – The Senate on Monday passed legislation to ensure those leaving incarceration are better prepared to be contributing members of our community.   SB 5134, sponsored by Senator Claire ...

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03 Mar
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Senate passes Wilson bill to increase access to affordable childcare, build up childcare workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 3, 2023  Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – The Senate on Thursday passed Senator Claire Wilson’s (D-Auburn) legislation to simultaneously increase access to affordable childcare and strengthen Washington’s childcare workforce.   Senate Bill 5225 aims ...

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