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Elected officials, residents propose action to cut noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport
OLYMPIA — Legislators, local elected officials, and community members gathered at a press conference Monday to demand economic and social justice for people living near Sea-Tac Airport. Speakers supported legislation (SB...
Smokey Bear license plate hears public testimony; needs public support
OLYMPIA—Do you love Smokey Bear? Rep. Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill Creek) does, and so does Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest). Both state legislators have bills in the Washington State Legislature this year...
“We don’t want WA state to be an arms dealer:” Senn’s HB 2021 Heard in Committee
OLYMPIA—In a bold move to curb the flow of firearms into the wrong hands, Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) presented House Bill 2021 to the House Committee on Civil Rights...
Berg Introduces the College Athlete Protection Act
OLYMPIA—In a shift towards recalibrating the dynamics of college sports, Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) has introduced the College Athlete Protection Act (CAP Act) with bipartisan support. This legislation aims...
Bill increasing access to public service loan forgiveness passes committee
OLYMPIA— Between March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023, 11,780 public service employees in Washington state have received a total of $766.70 million dollars in federal student loan forgiveness through...
ICYMI: WA improves tax equity based on new report.
OLYMPIA— Washington’s tax system is becoming more fair for working families. “Over the last few years, the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing inequities in our tax system,” said Representative My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue),...
Senn Bill to Electrify School Buses Receives Early Hearing
OLYMPIA—In a stride towards a greener future, Washington State’s House Appropriations Committee heard House Bill 1368 on Thursday, January 11. Sponsored by Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), the bill emerges...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference on reducing noise and air pollution near Sea-Tac Airport on Monday, Jan. 15
OLYMPIA — Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall, and constituents will hold an in-person press conference on Monday, Jan. 15, to discuss SB 5955 (HB 2103). The legislation addresses the...
House passes Paul bill on dual credit programs
OLYMPIA—Getting college credit just got a little easier for high school students in Washington state after the passage of House Bill 1146 on dual credit. “Dual credit programs give high...
Rep. Street elected Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
OLYMPIA—Earlier today, Rep. Chipalo Street (D-Seattle) was elected by his fellow members of the House Democratic Caucus in the Washington State Legislature to serve in a caucus leadership role as...