News

• 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… READ MORE

• 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… READ MORE

• 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… READ MORE

• 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… READ MORE

• 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… READ MORE

• 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,… READ MORE

• 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… READ MORE

• 29th District Update: Out and About in District and Apple Health Update | July 20, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Update: Session Wrap-Up and Bills Passed | May 6, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Update: First Pitch, Projects in the District, and Puget Sound Gateway Funding | April 21, 2023

  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…. READ MORE