The Senate debated concurrence on Substitute Senate Bill 5185, which would create patient capacity for provided informed consent on health care decisions with doctors. Senator…
Senate lawmakers voted on whether to concur with House Amendments to Substitute Senate Bill 5066, which would create a standard for a peace officer’s duty…
State House lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5044, which would provide professional learning, equity, cultural competency, and dismantling institutional racism in the public school…
The Senate passed legislation that would improve public safety by ensuring access to services for formerly incarcerated or confined individuals reentering the community. SB 5304,…
Legislation passed today by the Senate would help kids in foster care to stay with family members and in their communities where possible. Senate Bill…
WHO: State Sen. Claire Wilson and Reps. Jesse Johnson and Jamila Taylor WHAT: Virtual town hall with 30th District residents WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Streamed…
Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) and Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) introduced companion legislation to address the child care crisis costing our families, businesses, and economy. We must…
Legislators from both parties have already pre-filed numerous bills in anticipation for the upcoming session. Lawmakers will have a lot on their plate when the legislature reconvenes on Jan.…
Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) has won a seat on the Senate Rules Committee, the entity that determines whether a bill will receive a vote of…
As the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, these are daunting times for workers and businesses in communities across our state. Thousands of people who…
A law signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee extends to childcare facilities the same prohibitions on deadly weapons that apply to K-12 schools. “Our younger…
Legislation passed Wednesday by the Senate would allow school districts to issue a diploma for a student who has earned 75 percent of the credits…
Legislation passed Wednesday by the Senate would give childcare providers additional time to make remedial improvements that improve their quality of care. Senate Bill 6483,…
Legislation passed Tuesday by the Senate would extend support services that improve the chances of someone trying to reenter the community following incarceration. “Reintegration into…
Legislation passed unanimously today by the Senate would ensure that a child who qualifies for 12 months of Working Connections childcare receives the full 12-month…
The City of Auburn is represented by 23 representatives, not including the President, Governor and all those in-between. Several of our city’s representatives have town…
Childcare facilities would carry the same prohibitions on deadly weapons as K-12 schools under legislation passed Thursday by the Senate. “When parents send their kids…