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24 Apr
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State senators comment on federal changes to Coastal Zone Management Act

OLYMPIA — In an April 22 letter to the Office for Coastal Management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 21 Washington Democrats voiced concerns over proposed procedural changes to the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) federal consistency review ...

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19 Apr
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Update from Olympia

Dear Neighbors, In the Senate we are making significant progress in advancing progressive legislation to improve the quality of life in Washington. Today I’m happy to talk about some bills that I sponsored this year that have passed both chambers ...

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19 Apr
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Saldaña supports nurses’ collective bargaining choices, not 8-hour shifts

OLYMPIA Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) issued this statement today regarding the passage of House Bill 1155:

“I do not support eight-hour work days for nurses. I support the flexible work schedule choices nurses make through collective ...

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12 Apr
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House passes Saldaña bill to reunify children and families faster

OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House passed legislation on an overwhelming 92-5 vote to shorten the time that children remain in out-of-home care by establishing a child welfare housing assistance program. Senate Bill 5718, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), creates ...

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03 Apr
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Update from Olympia

Dear Neighbors, Here in the Senate we are working hard to move forward progressive legislation that prioritizes improvements to quality of life for all who live in Washington. Addressing the lack of accessible and affordable housing is a major focus ...

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