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Suzan DelBene discusses infrastructure and ethics in recent tweets

Rep. Suzan DelBene addresses significant issues through recent tweets discussing infrastructure advancements in Washington state and ethical concerns surrounding political figures like Matt Gaetz and Nancy Mace between November 17-19, 2024

By East King News | Nov 19, 2024

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U.S. Rep. DelBene votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

U.S. Rep. Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

By East King News | Jul 25, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with King County rise or fall in 2021?

By East King News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in King County received $6.6 million more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in King County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East King News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in King County received $22,350,832 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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DelBene Delivers $741K for Bothell’s Emergency Coordination Center Backup Generator

By East King News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 5, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the City of Bothell with a $741,000 check for a backup generator at its Emergency Coordination Center.

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DelBene Urges Relocation of Oldest Captive Orca Ahead of Hurricane Season

By East King News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is urging immediate action to ensure the safety of Tokitae – also known as Lolita – the world’s oldest captive orca who has lived at the Miami Seaquarium since she was captured from the Puget Sound in 1970.

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DelBene Statement on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

By East King News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the consideration of race in college admissions.

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DelBene Introduces Resolution to Recognize June 26 as “Equality Day”

By East King News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 27, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led lawmakers in introducing a resolution to officially declare June 26 as a national “Equality Day.”

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DelBene Announces $33.5M for King Co. Battery-Powered Buses

By East King News Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 26, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that King County Metro Transit will receive $33.5 million to buy approximately 30 battery-powered electric buses and associated charging equipment and train workers to maintain the electric fleet.

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Opening On Environmental Services Commission

By East King News Report | Jun 26, 2023

The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Environmental Services Commission. Interested residents can apply online.

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DelBene Statement on the Anniversary of SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

By East King News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

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Fireworks And Festivities To Celebrate Nation’s Birthday At Downtown Park

By East King News Report | Jun 25, 2023

The Bellevue Family 4th, the Eastside’s largest celebration of our nation’s birthday, is back at Downtown Park.

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Bellevue Recognized Again For Using Data To Improve Services

By East King News Report | Jun 23, 2023

For the third time in five years, Bellevue has earned What Works Cities certification, the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance.

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DelBene Welcomes U.S.-India Trade Agreement as a Major Win for WA Apple Farmers

By East King News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and India to drop retaliatory tariffs on Washington apples that have hurt farmers since 2018.

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Bigger, Better Reservoir Completed

By East King News Report | Jun 22, 2023

With completion this month of the new Pikes Peak Reservoir in Bridle Trails State Park, Bellevue residents can rely on an earthquake-resilient reservoir large enough to serve generations to come.

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Majority of Congress Urges Medicare to Finalize Proposals to Deliver Faster Care to Seniors

By East King News Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Senators John Thune (SD), Sherrod Brown (OH), Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to quickly finalize a set of proposed rules that would deliver quality care to seniors on Medicare faster by modernizing and streamlining prior authorization processes.

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Murray, Baldwin Introduce New Legislation to Support Abortion Training for Health Care Providers—including Those Forced to Travel Out of State

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

As Washington state sees an influx of patients and health care professionals in need of abortion care training, new legislation led by Senator Murray would create a grant program to help medical institutions expand abortion training and support students forced to travel from out-of-state

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Council Roundup: Removing Barriers For Adus And Possible Transportation Benefit District

By East King News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Following a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Council on Monday directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would make it easier to build accessory dwelling units in Bellevue.

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City Issues 2024 Community Development Block Grants Notice of Funding Availability

By East King News Report | Jun 17, 2023

The City of Bellevue is accepting applications from organizations with projects that may be suitable for Community Development Block Grants.

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Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former Washington State Senator and Tulalip Tribal Leader John Mccoy

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 7, at a U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), made this statement about the passing of Tulalip tribal leader and former Washington state Senator John McCoy.