Neighbors, Happy New Year and welcome to the first week of the 2022 Legislative Session! Just like last year, we’ll be doing most of our work remotely to help keep…
Welcome to the 2022 session!
Category: News
Children’s mental health & child care remain critical issues
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The trees have really embraced the transition to fall here in the Pacific Northwest. But for many of our students, transitioning back to in-person school after…
Rep. Senn to Represent Washington at National Early Childhood Policy Academy
OLYMPIA – In recognition of her extensive work around early learning and child care in Washington state, Rep. Tana Senn (D – Mercer Island), has been invited to participate in…
Statement by Rep. Tana Senn on Rep. Walsh’s Comparison of Vaccination Policies to the Holocaust
Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), Chair of the House Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding Representative Jim Walsh’s anti-Semitic remarks and his wearing of a yellow Star of David…
Join Us TOMORROW, May 27 for a 41st LD Virtual Town Hall
Join us TOMORROW, May 27 for a Virtual Town Hall! Please join Rep. My-Linh Thai, Sen. Lisa Wellman, and me for a 41st District virtual town hall TOMORROW, Thursday, May…
The Legislature is adjourned!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last month, the Legislature adjourned a historic and unprecedented remote session. Not only will it be remembered for its entirely virtual environment, but my colleagues and…
JOIN US FRIDAY! Fair Start for Kids Celebration
Join us online to watch the live bill signing of the Fair Start for Kids Act and join our virtual celebration to honor childcare providers on Provider Appreciation Day. Sign…
Investing in Working Families & COVID-19 Updates
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As of this week, most K-12 schools are open for hybrid learning, all adults are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and the 2021 remote legislative session…
Holocaust Remembrance Day Resolution
WHEREAS, On Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews who perished alongside millions of other innocent victims: Persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, Roma, and others,…
Intimidation v. Debate & the Washington Recovery Budget
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Sunday, the House took a vital step in protecting our institutions of democracy and helping ensure the safety of our communities. Senate Bill 5038, which…