Education: This Year and Next Issues around education have been making steady headlines in our papers and in our communities, from teacher strikes and the McCleary court case, to charter…
Category: Tana Senn
Statement from Rep. Tana Senn on being named an Overall City Champion by Association of Washington Cities
In recognition for her “consistent focus on advocating for the interests of cities” by the Association of Washington Cities, State Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) released the following statement: “I…
Washington in Danger of Being Left Behind on Equal Pay
California joins Oregon in passing Equal Pay legislation as Washington Senate flails OLYMPIA – Despite existing state laws, Washington lags behind much of the country in equal pay for women….
Capital and Transportation Budgets Update from Rep. Senn
Last week I updated you on the operating budget, which made strong investments in education and our social safety net (If you missed last week’s e-newsletter, read it here.). The…
Rep. Senn honored by King County Coalition for People with Developmental Disabilities
Inspiration Playground, Social Emotional Learning major highlights of her work this year OLYMPIA – As one of the lead members on developmental disabilities on the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee,…
Budget Update: Education and Social Safety Net from Rep. Senn
Well, we made it! With the passage of the 2015-2017 operating budget and a new 16-year transportation package, the House and Senate have finally adjourned for the year. By closing…
Statement from Rep. Tana Senn on Passage of Transportation Package
“Late last night, the Washington State House of Representatives voted on an important transportation revenue package that reflects years of negotiation. A transportation package stalled in the senate two years…
Policy Highlights in Education
While the news lately has been all about budget negotiations which are still ongoing, I want to share good news about some education policies that may have flown below the…
Rep. Senn presents award to faculty of Marysville-Pilchuck High School
I recently had the opportunity to present the first annual Champion for Children Award to the faculty and staff of Marysville Pilchuck High School for their actions during last year’s…
Where we are on mental health and marijuana
Hello friends, It’s an unfortunate reality that special session is needed in order to finish the budget process. While I was hopeful and optimistic we could finish on time, Senate…