Category Archives: News Release

18 Jan
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Wilson clarifies true focus of noncompliance bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 18, 2023  OLYMPIA – Students and their families should never feel they are at risk of retribution for demanding that their schools follow the law.   That is why Senator Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) put forward SB ...

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13 Jan
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ADVISORY: Wilson to join Senator Patty Murray in Olympia, offer remarks on childcare funding 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 16, 2023 Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  State Senator Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) will join U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Washington) in Olympia to talk about the steps they are taking at the state and federal levels ...

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12 Jan
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Washington families remain priority for Wilson 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 12, 2023  OLYMPIA – Senator Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) is entering the 2023 legislative session with several bills aimed at improving the lives of Washington families.   “We have accomplished so much for Washington families, but ...

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12 Dec
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Wilson’s new aide brings experience, passion for 30th District

OLYMPIA — The new legislative assistant to Senator Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) brings experience and passion to the role. Marshall Casebeer is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, where he studied politics and government. Upon graduation, he spent several ...

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14 May
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Public-Private partnership charts the path forward to preserve and repurpose a south Puget Sound icon, the former Weyerhaeuser headquarters building

OLYMPIA, Wash., May 13, 2022 — Effective immediately, as part of Governor Jay Inslee signing the 2022-23 Supplemental Capital Budget passed unanimously by the Legislature, the State will start evaluating potential options for purchasing or leasing the former Weyerhaeuser headquarters ...

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15 Feb
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Senate Approves Funding for Move Ahead Washington

OLYMPIA – The Senate just passed SB 5974— Move Ahead Washington, which would allocate $16.8 billion over 16 years to prioritize the transportation sector of our state with unprecedented investments and reduce our carbon footprint. “A huge investment I am ...

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07 Feb
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Wilson bills deliver on child safety, education, community care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 7, 2022  Wilson bills deliver on child safety, education, community care  Olympia – A package of bills sponsored by State Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) would strengthen child safety, recognize academic achievement, and improve public access to school resources.   SB 5498 would recognize the academic achievements of a student who has completed necessary classwork but died prior to ...

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18 Jan
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Wilson, Johnson, Taylor to hold virtual Town Hall Jan. 20

Please join your lawmakers from the 30th Legislative District for a virtual town hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20. This is their chance to hear from you and update you on their priorities this legislative session. The 30th ...

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16 Dec
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Wilson to chair Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation Committee

  OLYMPIA – Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) has been chosen to chair the Senate Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation Committee in the 2022 legislative session. “I’m honored to assume this new position,” said Wilson. “I will draw on my long ...

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02 Dec
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Wilson receives multiple awards in 2021 for education work

In 2021, Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) was recognized with numerous awards her work on policies in early learning and childcare, as well as comprehensive sexual health education. Below is a brief description of each award.

Golden Crayon Award from the Early ...

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