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Rep. Orwall’s Legislative Update for November 24, 2015 | November 24, 2015
Dear Neighbors, I hope you enjoyed our wonderful summer weather. As we head into the fall and winter, my calendar is full of meetings with constituents, community groups, public officials,…
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Group of House Democrats sends letter to Inslee supporting acceptance of refugees | November 23, 2015
OLYMPIA – Today a group of 18 House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Inslee commending his leadership in the potential resettlement of thousands of families and orphans from war-torn…
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Orwall goes on air refueling flight | August 21, 2015
Earlier this week, Rep. Tina Orwall and Sen. Bob Hasegawa had the opportunity to meet the men and women we rely upon during state and national emergencies and got the…
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Rep. Orwall’s e-newsletter for July 14: BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS | July 14, 2015
Dear Neighbors, The legislative session is finally over! It took us much longer than we anticipated to reach an agreement but I am pleased that we passed a bipartisan budget…
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Legislature sends both “revenge porn” bills to the governor | June 25, 2015
OLYMPIA—Justice for victims of “revenge porn” is on the horizon once Governor Inslee signs a couple of bills that received unanimous votes in both chambers. House Bill 2160, sponsored by…
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Orwall receives national award for work on suicide prevention | June 2, 2015
OLYMPIA–Last Thursday, the Washington State Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) presented the Allies in Action State Award to Rep. Tina Orwall for her continued leadership for…
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Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2015
Dear Neighbors, The revenue forecast released this week projects $400 million in new revenue (you can read reports by the Seattle Times, the Everett Herald and the Associated Press), and…
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Measure to test all rape kits signed into law today | May 14, 2015
This morning, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall to test all rape kits. Under House Bill 1068, law enforcement must submit a request for…
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Inslee signs DNA preservation bill into law | May 12, 2015
Yesterday, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Rep. Tina Orwall’s measure requiring that DNA products secured in connection with a felony violent or sex offense be preserved: throughout the length…
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Foster youth with medical concerns to receive extended care | May 12, 2015
Foster youth often face a difficult transition into adulthood when services typically end. Legislation signed into law Monday, sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain and Rep. Tina Orwall, will provide extended…
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