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House Passes Bill Banning Hog-Tying by Law Enforcement | February 28, 2024
OLYMPIA – Recognizing the dangers of hog-tying, the Washington State House of Representatives took a significant step toward protecting lives and rebuilding trust with communities by passing Senate Bill 6009….
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Senate Passes Mena Bill Establishing Pay Equity for All Protected Classes in Washington | February 28, 2024
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1905 today, aimed at leveling the playing field for workers across the state. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill…
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29th District Update: Week Six of the 2024 Legislature | February 15, 2024
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Black History Month! As you know, Black history is American history. While we are impacted by the stories, culture, and contributions of Black Americans all…
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Mena’s Bill Embraces Global Future For WA | February 10, 2024
OLYMPIA – Stuck in the 90s, Washington’s international relations framework hasn’t been updated in thirty-two years. Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 2000 aims to modernize it, ensuring continued global…
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Closing the Wage Gap for All Protected Classes in WA | February 8, 2024
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 | February 1, 2024
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…
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29th District Update: Welcome to the 2024 legislative session! | January 19, 2024
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…
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Statement from Sen. Trudeau and Rep. Mena on not-guilty verdict for officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis | December 22, 2023
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…
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29th District Update: Community Events, Meetings, and Legislative Tours | November 16, 2023
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,…
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29th District Update: Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Tours and, Agriculture in Denmark | September 25, 2023
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…
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