OLYMPIA – Washington students may soon have more higher-education options. The state House today passed HB 2769, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), to create a pilot program for…
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Vulnerable kids to get needed stability under measure passed by the House
OLYMPIA – Providing stability for Washington’s most vulnerable children is the intent of a bill passed today by the state House. HB 2716, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island),…
Rep. Senn named Legislator of the Week by Fuse Washington
Rep. Tana Senn earns “Legislator of the Week” Award for work on equal pay Fuse Washington named Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) as the “Legislator of the Week” for her…
Women, K-12 education and community colleges
A great week for women I am thrilled to announce that this week the House passed my equal pay legislation, HB 1646. This bill, known as the Equal Pay Opportunity…
Rep Senn’s floor statement on passage of HR 1646 – Equal Pay
Approved by the Washington House of Representatives on February 3, 2016 America is a nation founded on the ideal that all of us are created equal. That should hold…
State House approves equal pay legislation
OLYMPIA – Washington State took a major step toward pay equity today with the passage of the Equal Pay Opportunity Act. HB 1646, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island),…
Shortages, savings, and sentencing
Greetings from Olympia! I’m honored to represent you in the state House of Representatives as we continue to work on addressing Washington’s pressing needs. Teacher Shortage at a Crisis Point…
Equal pay for equal work – just not in Washington State
OLYMPIA – Friday, January 29 marks the 7th anniversary of President Obama signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, reaffirming the rights of individuals who have suffered from…
Taking aim at the hidden cost of gun violence
The echo of gunfire from violent crime may reverberate through society for years, leaving hidden costs to be borne by communities already grieving for their families, friends, and neighbors. Two…
A quick note before the holidays
A Time for Compassion Our 41st legislative district, encompassing one of the most diverse zip codes in the US, benefits from the cultural and religious diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, differing viewpoints…