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25 Apr
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Wilson urges students to apply for youth advisory council

With applications now open for the 2019-2021 cycle of the Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) is encouraging students from the 30th Legislative District to apply. Established in 2005, the council consists of 22 students ...

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25 Apr
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Estevan Garcia, Alexis ‘Blu’ Warner serve as Senate pages

Estevan Garcia and Alexis “Blu” Warner served as pages in the Washington State Senate during the first week of April. Pages are sponsored by the senator from their legislative district. Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) sponsored their week at the Legislature. ...

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23 Apr
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Legislature passes Wilson bill creating commission on LGBTQ inequities

Legislation to establish a state commission to identify concerns specific to LGBTQ individuals and apply those concerns to inform practices and policies at state agencies is on its way to the governor to be signed into law. “Our state constitution ...

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15 Apr
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Senate passes House bill to provide healthier food for students

Students in households that struggle to afford fresh fruits and vegetables as part of their regular diet would benefit from a new state program, under legislation passed today by the Senate. House Bill 1587 would direct the state Department of ...

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13 Apr
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House passes Wilson bill creating commission on LGBTQ inequities

Legislation passed late Friday by the House would establish a state commission to identify concerns specific to LGBTQ individuals and apply those concerns to inform practices and policies at state agencies. “Many members of our community face an extreme and ...

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11 Apr
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House passes Wilson bill to expand access to early learning programs

Legislation passed overwhelmingly today by the House would give more children access to early education programs that have been shown to help students perform better academically and succeed in school and throughout life. “We know that children who struggle with ...

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