OLYMPIA – Despite existing law, significant wage gaps continue to exist for women, women of intersectional identities, and individuals of various protected classes. These disparities are not only unfair, but…
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29th District Update: Week Four of the 2024 Legislature
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we approach the half-way mark of the legislative session, I’d like to share an update on the meaningful work in Olympia to address the issues…
29th District Update: Welcome to the 2024 legislative session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 legislative session began on January 8th, and we’re through week two. It’s been a busy couple of weeks with four of my bills receiving…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Statement from Sen. Trudeau and Rep. Mena on not-guilty verdict for officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, State Senator Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) and State Representative Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma) issued the following statement after the three Tacoma Police Department officers were found not guilty…
29th District Update: Community Events, Meetings, and Legislative Tours
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I can’t believe it is already November. The legislative session is right around the corner. Over the past month, I have been busy meeting with constituents,…
29th District Update: Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Tours and, Agriculture in Denmark
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, from September 15th to October 15th we take time to celebrate the histories, contributions, and cultures of people whose ancestors…
29th District Update: Out and About in District and Apple Health Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The summer is upon us and there’s no better place to spend it than Tacoma! Since the legislative session ended, I have been out in the…
29th District Legislative Update: Session Wrap-Up and Bills Passed
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature officially adjourned its 2023 legislative session on Sunday, April 23. My first session was a whirlwind, but I am proud of the legislation that…
29th District Legislative Update: First Pitch, Projects in the District, and Puget Sound Gateway Funding
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last week of the legislative session is here! Last week was “Opposite House” cutoff, where we focused on passing Senate bills off the House floor….
Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes Senate with strong bipartisan support
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 1085, which reduces plastic pollution in three distinct ways, with a strong bipartisan vote of 37-11. The…