Dear Friends and Neighbors, Wishing everyone a warm turn into fall and happy back to school! I hope this e-newsletter finds you well and ready for the exciting opportunities the…
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Senn Appointed by House Speaker to Joint Committee on Behavioral Health
OLYMPIA – Recognized as a champion for mental health and youth well-being, Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) has been appointed to the Washington State Joint Legislative and Executive Committee on…
Senn Participates in White House States Convening on Child Care
OLYMPIA – Washington State Representative Tana Senn participated in the prestigious White House States Convening on Child Care today. As a dedicated childcare proponent in Washington state, Rep. Senn’s White House invitation…
Happy Summer! It’s Tourism Season in the PNW
Happy Summer! Hi all, I hope you’re enjoying the warmth and sunshine of our beautiful summer! As the days grow longer and warmer and the Pacific Northwest buzzes with outdoor…
Higher Ed, Career Pathways & Graduation Congratulations
Dear friends and neighbors, During this graduation season, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates, their families, and dedicated educators. As a proud mom of a…
Senn Bill to Expand Access to Developmental Disability Services for Foster Youth Signed into Law
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1188 into law today to provide better support to children in foster care with developmental disabilities. The legislation, which was sponsored by Rep. Tana…
Governor signs Rep. Tana Senn’s bill to protect neighborhood childcares into law
OLYMPIA—Washington state has been grappling with a childcare crisis for years, with over half a million children lacking access to licensed childcare. Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1199 into law,…
Legislature Passes Senn Bill to Promote Safe and Inclusive Schools
OLYMPIA— “I am thrilled to share news of the final passage of House Bill 1207, inspired by the voices of Bellevue School District high school students, who called for better…
Senn Invited to Participate in White House Antisemitism Listening Session
OLYMPIA—Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), Chair of the Jewish Caucus for the Washington State Legislature, was invited to participate in a White House Listening Session on the National Strategy to Counter…
Senn Bill to Connect Foster Youth to DD Services Passes Unanimously in the House
OLYMPIA — Foster youth have no less need for developmental disability services than any other youth, yet in Washington State, foster youth can’t access developmental disability services. Washington State House…