News Releases

The state would make medical evaluations easier and less traumatic for children suspected of being victims of child abuse, under legislation passed unanimously today by the Senate. “This bill establishes a permanent funding stream to pay for evaluations of children who may be victims of abuse,” said Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver). “In the past, the funding has come and gone, placing ...

Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) released the following statement on the Move Ahead Washington transportation revenue package proposed Tuesday. “This transportation package invests boldly in the solution I have long worked toward with my colleagues, and that we here at home have all been waiting for to address our region’s critical and longstanding transportation needs. I am pleased the critical need for ...

Providing identification cards for people without standard IDs such as drivers licenses could eliminate barriers many people face in addressing a host of personal needs, Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) said today. “ID cards are so common that most of us use them constantly for all kinds of purposes without even giving it a thought,” Cleveland said. “But think how difficult our ...

Health care workers would receive a hazard pay bonus in recognition of pandemic risks, under legislation passed today in the Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee. “Many, many health care workers have been putting themselves in harm’s way for nearly two years now caring for COVID-19 patients,” Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) said. “These folks are working under dangerous and stressful ...

The state would make medical evaluations easier and less traumatic for children suspected of being victims of child abuse, under legislation approved today by the Senate Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation Committee. “If we fear a child has been physically abused, it’s important to investigate and make sure we stop or prevent future abuse,” said Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver). “We also ...

Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver) urged the public to be skeptical of unsubstantiated rumors after the circulation of wild falsehoods prompted tens of thousands of emails, phone calls and death threats last week to state Board of Health officials and staff. The source of the misinformation ranged from YouTube videos to social media posts to simple hearsay, all of which warned that ...

Downtown Vancouver businesses would continue to be eligible for critical funds to maintain a thriving downtown core, under legislation voted out of the Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee today. “Vancouver has worked diligently over many, many years to revitalize and strengthen our core with the help of the Main Street Program,” said Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver), the sponsor of ...

Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett), selected by his caucus to chair the Senate Transportation Committee beginning in the 2022 legislative session, will also serve on the Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee (JLAC) that is pursuing the development of a new I-5 bridge. Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver), who has served on the Transportation Committee since her election to the Senate in 2012, has ...

Sen. Annette Cleveland released the following statement after comments today by several U.S. Supreme Court justices suggested a willingness to overturn the nation’s landmark Roe v Wade ruling. The court’s eventual ruling on Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization is not expected until June 2022 but could determine whether abortion remains legal under federal law. “As a woman and as a ...

Sen. Annette Cleveland, Rep. Sharon Wylie and Rep. Monica Stonier will host a virtual town hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the events of the 2021 legislative session and answer questions from constituents. The town hall for the three Vancouver Democrats may be viewed live on Facebook and on YouTube. Constituents may submit questions in advance at Read More