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24 May
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Governor signs bill creating commission on LGBTQ inequities

The state’s newly created state LGBTQ Commission will meet Saturday with stakeholders to discuss the commission’s initial steps, Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) said today. Wilson’s Senate Bill 5356 was signed into law earlier this month by Gov. Jay Inslee, establishing ...

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24 May
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Governor signs bill to improve educational opportunities in prisons

The state will explore ways to improve educational opportunities for incarcerated Washingtonians, as a result of legislation signed into law this month by Gov. Jay Inslee. “It’s critical that people receive the resources necessary for successful re-entry into the community ...

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21 May
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Bills expanding eligibility for early learning programs signed into law

A pair of bills to expand access to early learning programs critical to student success were signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5437, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), makes more students eligible for the state’s ...

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