Category Archives: News Release

01 Jun
0

MEDIA ADVISORY: 30th Legislative District Virtual Town Hall on June 3

VER ABAJO PARA LA VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Lawmakers from the 30th Legislative District will hold a live virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, June 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. They will report back on achievements made during the 2021 ...

Read More
13 May
0

Governor signs Wilson bill to help kinship caregivers and childcare providers

OLYMPIA Legislation signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee will help kids in foster care stay with family members and in their communities where possible. Senate Bill 5151, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), also waives licensing ...

Read More
10 May
0

Governor approves Wilson bill to improve reentry services

  OLYMPIA – Today Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation that will improve public safety by ensuring access to services for formerly incarcerated or confined individuals reentering the community. Senate Bill 5304, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), will provide a ...

Read More
07 May
0

Governor signs historic legislation expanding access to childcare

  OLYMPIA – Today Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation that will address one of the leading challenges for Washington households by dramatically increasing the accessibility and affordability of childcare while stabilizing and expanding an industry in crisis. “Childcare is a ...

Read More
29 Apr
0

Sen. Claire Wilson receives national Sex Education Champion award

  OLYMPIA – Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) received the State Sex Education Champion award late Wednesday from SIECUS, a national organization that advocates for and advances comprehensive sexuality education policies. The State Sex Education Champion award recognizes leaders who speak ...

Read More
06 Mar
0

Senate passes landmark Wilson bill to expand access to childcare

  OLYMPIA – Sweeping legislation passed today by the Senate would address one of the leading challenges for Washington households by dramatically increasing the accessibility and affordability of childcare while stabilizing and expanding an industry in crisis. “Childcare tops the ...

Read More
05 Mar
0

Senate passes Wilson bill to improve reentry services

  OLYMPIA – Today the Senate passed legislation that would improve public safety by ensuring access to services for formerly incarcerated or confined individuals reentering the community. SB 5304, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson, would provide a “warm handoff” when ...

Read More
26 Feb
0

Wilson bill to raise families’ awareness of Education Ombuds passes Senate

  OLYMPIA – Legislation passed today by the Senate would raise awareness among families in the public education system about the services of the Office of Education Ombuds in Washington (OEO). Senate Bill 5376, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), ...

Read More
14 Jan
0

Senn and Wilson introduce fair start for kids to address child care shortage and economic recovery

OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) and Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) introduced companion legislation to address the child care crisis costing our families, businesses and economy. We must make child care more affordable and accessible for families across Washington state. Child ...

Read More
30 Nov
0

Wilson joins Rules Committee, will amplify early education focus

  OLYMPIA – Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) has won a seat on the Senate Rules Committee, the entity that determines whether a bill will receive a vote of the full Senate or die in committee. “Education is one of our ...

Read More
678912