Olympia – Last Friday, Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent) introduced legislation to mandate the independent investigation of deadly uses of force, custodial deaths, and other officer-involved incidents. The legislation was requested…
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Entenman wins Legislative Champion Award from Food Lifeline
OLYMPIA – Rep. Debra Entenman was named one of the winners of Food Lifeline’s Legislative Champion Award for 2020. The winners were announced on December 23, 2020. Food Lifeline is…
Media Advisory: Policing Policy Leadership Team Joins House Public Safety Committee for Legislative Preview of Police Reforms
WHO: The Policing Policy Leadership Team, composed of House Public Safety Committee Chair Rep. Roger Goodman; Black Member Caucus members Reps. Debra Entenman, Jesse Johnson, and John Lovick; and Members…
House Democrats Establish Policing Policy Leadership Team to Strengthen Police Accountability and Transparency, Improve Police-Community Relations
OLYMPIA – This year’s historic protests against police brutality have awakened the public to the need for racial equity and justice system reforms. Where the law hasn’t offered clear pathways…
House and Senate reach agreement on facial recognition rules
House and Senate reach agreement on facial recognition rules OLYMPIA – On Thursday, March 12, the Washington state House of Representatives and Senate reached a final compromise on legislation (Senate…
Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA – The Washington Legislature passed legislation to aid low income families today. House Bill 2441, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent), eases restrictions on access to the Workfirst/Temporary Assistance…
Legislature passes Entenman bill to help communities with large warehousing and manufacturing centers
OLYMPIA – The Senate passed House Bill 1948 sponsored by Representative Debra Entenman (D-Kent) with a 42-7 vote today. This legislation creates a Warehousing and Manufacturing Job Centers Account to…
House passes bill regulating the use of facial recognition technology
OLYMPIA – Today the House passed Senate Bill 6280 with a bipartisan 63-33 vote. SB 6280 creates regulations for the use of facial recognition technology by both the public and…
Entenman bill would help the 40 percent of community and technical college students who go hungry
Survey finds that over 40 percent of community and technical college students struggle with food insecurity as federal government denies effort to allow for more SNAP options on college campuses…
Entenman Bill to Alleviate Family Poverty Passes House
OLYMPIA – Families who rely on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program may soon have an easier time accessing this vital cash benefit. House Bill 2441, sponsored by…