Sharlett in the News

Trump is attacking Washingtonians’ voting rights. We must continue to expand them

The future of our democracy is at a crossroads. The right to vote, a fundamental pillar of our country, is under attack. While federal actions threaten to undermine fair elections,... READ MORE

WA, Oregon sue over Trump’s exec order on mail-in voting: ‘We don’t want to go backward’

For state Rep. Sharlett Mena, the fight for voting rights is a personal one. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, she remembers growing up in the majority-Latino city of Pasco and... READ MORE

Rep. Sharlett Mena sets the record straight: No gaps in our voting system

Seattle Times Mar 4, 2025 WA lawmaker wants federal review of state’s voter registration practices By Sofia Schwarzwalder OLYMPIA — A Republican lawmaker hopes to draw the attention of U.S.... READ MORE

Lawmakers propose $25 statewide minimum wage in 2031

When it comes to money, Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much in Olympia. But there’s a common consensus when it comes to the cost of living — constituents across... READ MORE

TVW Legislator Profile: Representative Sharlett Mena

Watch Rep. Sharlett Mena on TVW’s Legislator Profiles series:

Seahawks fans may get a state-recognized day

One of the loudest crowds in the NFL – Seattle Seahawks fans – could soon get a day of their own to celebrate as Washington lawmakers look to make Dec.... READ MORE

Bill to ban concentrated sodium nitrite heads to Washington Senate after overwhelming House vote

The Washington state House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at outlawing a poison that dozens of young people have used to die by suicide. House Bill 1209 passed out of the House... READ MORE

Washington State Legislature To Consider Making 12/12 The Day Of The 12s

On Friday, a state House Committee will first hear a bill that could make December 12 “Day of the 12s” in honor of Seahawks fans, who are known as the... READ MORE

Washington bill targets National Guard role in deportation plans

Washington state lawmakers are considering a measure that would restrict other states’ National Guard units from entering Washington without permission, unless President Trump mobilizes them. Why it matters: The proposal is intended to stop states from... READ MORE

Washington lawmakers consider banning lethal chemical after Amazon sales linked to youth suicides

Washington state legislators are considering a bill that would prohibit the sale of highly concentrated sodium nitrite, a chemical compound that has been linked to multiple youth suicides across the United States.... READ MORE

Washington lawmakers propose House Bill 1107 for increased transparency in fashion industry

A few Washington lawmakers are advocating for the passing of House Bill 1107 for increased transparency in the fashion industry’s environmental and labor practices. Introduced by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma)... READ MORE

Newly styled fashion bill debuts on Washington’s legislative runway

Rep. Sharlett Mena introduced House Bill 1107 aimed at holding the fashion industry accountable on their environmental and labor practices, it received a hearing on the first day of session.... READ MORE

Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police

The Washington state House has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation. The... READ MORE

Washington state House passes ban on hog-tying by police

The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation. The vote... READ MORE

Could WA lawmakers end developments like this one: a massive warehouse project in South Tacoma?

FernanBridge Industrial’s proposal to erect four buildings totaling about 2.5 million square feet on a Superfund cleanup site in South Tacoma is anticipated to bring about 5,000 additional vehicle trips, including... READ MORE