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Legislative Agenda: 2013 session

Our 2013 legislative agenda calls on legislators to: Invest in early learning;Strengthen Apple Health for Kids;Expand access to dental care;Stop cuts and raise revenue. Read our legislative agenda /...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Children, Parents, Advocates Rally in Olympia

Please join us for a special media opportunity: * Rally featuring Gov. Jay Inslee * Sign-waving marchers of all ages *12:30-1 p.m., Wed., Jan. 30, Have a Heart for Kids Day on the Capitol Steps,...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: House to consider workforce solution

The House Health Care & Wellness Committee is holding a public hearing on an innovative solution to the lack of timely, preventive oral health care faced by children and families across Washington....

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Communities Support State Food Assistance

Sixty-two community organizations from across the state have joined together to call for restoration of State Food Assistance for our children, elders, and families. Read their joint letter to state...

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Court says no to "tyranny of the minority"

  Have you ever asked your state legislator to support a fair and balanced approach to the budget, including closing tax loopholes or new revenue, only to hear them say, “Sorry, my hands are tied”?...

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2009 Legislative Agenda

The Children's Alliance 2009 Legislative Agenda lays out our top priorities in this tough legislative session.

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Action: Join the Virtual Rally

Proposed cuts in the state budget slash entire programs that kids’ need to be safe, healthy and succeed. Take action! The I'm Counting On You! Virtual Rally is happening now.  Check it out and join...

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Press Release: 2009 Voices for Children Award Winners

At its annual luncheon, the Children’s Alliance will present five awards honoring child advocates whose work has improved the lives of Washington children. These diverse activists have spoken up for...

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Legislative Agenda 2010

In 2010 our legislative agenda outlines strategies to protect kids and families through the economic recession. Read the 2010 Legislative Agenda.

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The budget cuts’ impact on kids

It’s the worst we’ve seen.That’s our assessment of new cuts to state services. The across-the-board budget reductions are more severe than anything we’ve experienced recently. They’re also being made...

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Brewster C. Denny (1924-2013)

As we mourn the loss of Brewster C. Denny (1924-2013) and share our condolences with his family, we pause to remember the many contributions that he made to children and families in Washington and to...

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Kip Tokuda (1947-2013)

Washington’s children have lost a fierce champion and we have lost a beloved friend. We are heartbroken. As we mourn the sudden loss of Kip Tokuda and share our condolences, we reflect upon the many...

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Champions for Children, 2006-2012

Children’s Alliance Legislative Champions are state lawmakers recognized by the Children’s Alliance for their outstanding service for children in a specific policy area in a particular legislative...

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2013 Legislative Champions

Children’s Alliance Legislative Champions are state lawmakers recognized for their outstanding service to children in a specific policy area in a particular legislative session. read more

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Stronger Together: Our 2013 Legislative Report

Our 2013 Legislative Report describes the Children's Alliance's work for kids in partnership with coalitions and individuals from all across Washington state. Together, our teamwork over the 2013...

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Stronger Together: Our Work in the 2013 Legislative Session

Our 2013 Legislative Report describes the Children's Alliance's work for kids in partnership with coalitions and individuals from all across Washington state. Together, our teamwork over the 2013...

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Leadership in Advocacy Trainings

The Children’s Alliance is hosting one-day advocacy trainings in three communities across Washington state. Every child in Washington should have a great childhood, full of opportunities to reach...

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Puzzling together health care reform

The Washington HealthPlanFinder will open for business on Tuesday, October 1st. This is a big opportunity for families to get the coverage they need to thrive.  The HealthPlanFinder’s web site and...

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Food Stamps, Kids, and Courage

Last Friday, more than 1.1 million of our fellow Washingtonians saw their food assistance benefits cut, when a temporary boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as...

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2014 Legislative Agenda

The Children's Alliance agenda for the 2014 state legislature identifies four priorities that build a stronger Washington for our kids. Click here to view our legislative agenda.

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