Nikki Torres

Dear Friends, The 2025 legislative session is well underway, and I’ve been working hard to represent the voices of Central Washington. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the   opportunity to meet with key community leaders, including Franklin County Undersheriff Monty Huber, the West Valley School District, and the...

The Washington State Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres to enhance safety measures in K-12 schools by modernizing emergency response systems. Senate Bill 5004, takes a proactive approach to school security by encouraging the use of modern panic or alert button systems to improve response times during emergencies,...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The state Senate is starting to take up legislation for a full vote. Today, Senate Democrats are bringing a bill that all parents should be concerned about. Senate Bill 5181 undoes too many important protections created by Initiative 2081, known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. I...

Two key pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, to support education and public safety in schools have successfully advanced through their respective policy committees, marking an important step forward in the legislative process. Senate Bill 5027 establishes a loan repayment program for public defense attorneys and prosecutors,...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move deeper into the 2025 legislative session, I want to take a moment to update you on the important work happening in Olympia. My focus remains on ensuring that the policies we pass reflect the values of our communities while addressing the realities of...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we embark on the 2025 legislative session, I am honored to continue serving as your state senator for Washington’s 15th Legislative District. This session presents significant opportunities and challenges, and I am eager to work collaboratively to address them. Committee Assignments I am privileged to...

Senator Nikki Torres has introduced two critical pieces of legislation to bolster the safety and security of K-12 schools across Washington State. These measures reflect the Senator’s commitment to providing students, educators, and parents with safer learning environments through innovative and practical solutions. The first bill, Senate Bill 5003, establishes...

Senator Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, has been re-elected as Deputy Floor Leader by her Senate Republican colleagues. The leadership election, which occurred during the recent reorganization, marks another milestone in Senator Torres’ short yet distinguished career in public service. “I’m so excited to serve the people of the 15th District and...

As a first-generation American Latina, Independence Day has always been special to me. Both of my parents were born in Mexico, before meeting as migrants in California. After my brother was born, they decided to move to Washington because they heard there were more jobs here. Thanks to that decision,...