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Councilmember Prince Earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

By South King News Report | Jul 6, 2023

City of Renton Councilmember Ed Prince has earned an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

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Mayor Pavone Earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership

By South King News Report | Jul 5, 2023

City of Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone has earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

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Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action

By South King News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action, heavily restricting how universities can consider race in admissions decisions.

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Rep. Smith Applauds $33 Million Grant to King County Metro for Electric Buses

By South King News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it is awarding over $33 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to King County Metro through the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program.

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Rep. Smith Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

By South King News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion.

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Safety First: Coulon Park in Line for Summer Reopening; 4th of July Festivities Cancelled for 2023

By South King News Report | Jun 25, 2023

Safety First: Coulon Park in Line for Summer Reopening; 4th of July Festivities Cancelled for 2023

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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders in the Ninth District Applaud Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill

By South King News Report | Jun 23, 2023

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) recently advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which includes Representative Adam Smith’s legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, important aviation noise provisions, and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington’s Ninth District.

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2023 Water Quality Report

By South King News Report | Jun 20, 2023

This Week in Renton delivers news, feature stories, videos and more. It will be emailed and posted to our website on Fridays.

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Family First Community Center Opens In Renton

By South King News Report | Jun 17, 2023

Together with its partners, the Family First Community Center (FFCC) announces the grand opening of its 21,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Renton’s Benson Hill/ Cascade neighborhood.

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BREAKING: House T&I Committee Includes Rep. Smith’s Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, Other Important Aviation Noise Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill

By South King News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which included his legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington’s Ninth District.

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Rep. Smith Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By South King News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

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Rep. Smith Statement on Memorial Day

By South King News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day.

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Rep. Smith Statement on Mental Health Awareness Month

By South King News Report | May 29, 2023

On May 26, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Rep. Smith Introduces Package of Legislation to Make it Easier for Immigrants to Enter the Health Care Workforce

By South King News Report | May 26, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act, the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Assistance Act, and the Professional’s Access to Health (PATH) Workforce Integration Act.

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Rep. Smith Statement on Elections in Puntland

By South King News Report | May 24, 2023

On May 23, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the district council elections taking place in Puntland, Somalia on May 25.

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Rep. Smith Introduces the Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act to Support Community-Based Health Organizations

By South King News Report | May 17, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Grant Assistance and Technical Education (GATE) Act, which would provide community-based health organizations with assistance navigating the federal grantmaking process and create grant opportunities for these organizations. Community-based organizations are crucial to closing health equity gaps in communities across the country, but often lack the experience and capacity to apply for and obtain grant funding.

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Rep. Smith Statement on House Republicans’ Extreme and Inhumane Immigration Bill

By South King News Report | May 16, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding H.R. 2, the House Republican bill on immigration.

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What They are Saying: Community Leaders and Organizations Celebrate FY 2024 Community Project Funding Requests

By South King News Report | May 5, 2023

Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) recently announced the 15 Community Project Funding Requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill.

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Rep. Smith Introduces the Community and Technical College Investment Act to Create Tuition-Free Programs Across the Country

By South King News Report | May 4, 2023

Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the Community and Technical College Investment Act, which would create tuition-free community and technical colleges in Washington’s Ninth District and across the country.

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Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Improve Response to Nationwide Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis

By South King News Report | May 3, 2023

Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act, which would provide grant funding for states, cities and counties, and tribal governments to build and expand crisis stabilization services with housing assistance and other wrap around services.