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Four state legislators named Champions for Children

Four state lawmakers have been honored for their outstanding service on behalf of children in the 2018 state legislative session.

Each of the lawmakers partnered with the Children’s Alliance to ensure the passage of Senate Bill 5683, which advances family and community health by making affordable full-family coverage possible for thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander Washingtonians.

State Representative Tom Dent honored for work to expand access to high-quality early learning Adam Thu, 10/20/2016 - 17:43
Representative Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) was honored for his commitment to the first five years of a child’s life on Tuesday, Oct. 18. 
State Representative Bruce Chandler honored for work to expand access to high-quality early learning Adam Wed, 10/19/2016 - 18:07
"Representative Chandler understands that early learning builds strong kids and strong communities. His public service has improved opportunities for Washington’s children,” said Children's Alliance deputy director Jon Gould.
Six legislators honored for work to expand access to high-quality early learning Adam Wed, 09/28/2016 - 17:10

Six state legislators were honored for their commitment to the first five years of a child’s life on Saturday, Sept. 17 , with Crayon Awards from the Early Learning Action Alliance.

The awards were presented to Senators Joe Fain (R-47th) and Steve Litzow (R-41st) and Representatives Chad Magendanz (R-5th), Ruth Kagi (D-32nd), Eric Pettigrew (D-37th) and Tana Senn (D-41st) at Green River College by representatives of the Early Learning Action Alliance.

ADVISORY: Have a Heart for Kids Day brings kids, parents, advocates to Olympia to protect children and families

MEDIA ADVISORY: Fri., Feb. 12, 2016
WHO: Hundreds of parents, their children, and community leaders from across the state, including Spokane, Wenatchee and Seattle.
WHAT: Rally to protect kids and families and deliver the message: “KIDS CAN’T WAIT!” Speaking will be Seattle mother Sebrena Burr, about the power of advocacy to change the lives of children; and Olympia student Ashley Terry, age 14, to tell about her experience struggling with the unmet need for dental care.
Children’s Alliance applauds U.S. Senate for Renewing support for Apple Health for Kids Adam Wed, 04/15/2015 - 09:12
SEATTLE—Advocates for children and families in Washington applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a bill yesterday that extends funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for two years. 
The vote follows passage of identical legislation in the House. It demonstrates that members of Congress overwhelmingly support the CHIP program and understand it is vital to keeping kids across the country healthy.

Statement on the House Budget Proposal

The investments in the House budget proposal will help our state’s children reach for their full potential. 
Funding for the historic, bipartisan Early Start Act will give parents more opportunities for quality early learning for their children. Early learning builds healthy families, safe communities and a strong economy.
The House budget also ends the 25 percent cut to food assistance for immigrant families.