Paull Shin

More than 129,000 American children remain in foster care, waiting to be adopted. Currently there are more than 1,800 foster children in Washington State alone of which over 200 are in Snohomish County. November 20th has been proclaimed Adoption Day throughout the State of Washington by Governor Chris...

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Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an educational program for high school juniors from across Washington State. The WAS program emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math, and encourages students to consider careers in these fields. Thanks to the Washington Aerospace Scholars Foundation...

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“I am extremely disappointed that Boeing has decided to move to South Carolina, but I believe now is not the time to blame anyone. “With Boeing right next door to the 21st District, I’m very concerned about the loss of jobs to our area. “Boeing started in 1917 and supplied America...

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Sen. Paull Shin, D-Mukilteo, knows his district. And in the video tour posted below he shares it with you. In it he visits some district landmarks, explains what makes the district tick economically and talks about the issues before the Legislature of greatest interest to district residents.

The global health field is exploding across our country and world as is shown by the $200 billion allocated towards efforts since 2000. According to a 2007 report by the University of Washington, the state’s global health sector creates and supports over 43,000 jobs and generates over $1.7 billion in salaries, wages, and benefits annually.

As our earth becomes smaller through technological advances, Washington’s ability to be part of health solutions become bigger. Leading universities like the University of Washington and Washington State University, non governmental organizations (NGOs) like PATH, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and private businesses like Microsoft could make Seattle the U.S. hub for global health. But this window of opportunity is closing.

I met today with my fellow members of the Committee on Economic Development & International Relations and doctors and directors of NGOs to discuss Washington’s global health care industry.

Currently Geneva, Switzerland attracts global health organizations because of it’s strategic position next to the World Health Organization, but companies are looking for a U.S. hub that offers diverse living opportunities, access to medical innovation, cutting edge programs at universities and funding sources. Seattle could answer all of these demands. Companies wouldn’t have to travel and could collaborate out their front door.

The rising interest of the global generation to be a part of health solutions creates the demand for universities across the world to attract students with new programs. Today we discussed ways to adapt and attract future leaders and organizations to our state.

On July 25 I attended the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony marked the 56^th anniversary of the end of the Korean War often referred to as the forgotten war.

This was a great opportunity to gather at the Korean War Memorial in Olympia to meet and talk with Veterans and their families.

The Korean War lasted three years, from June 25, 1950, until a cease-fire was signed on July 27, 1953.  More than 500 Washington residents lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during this conflict.

Boeing has been a fixture in Washington state for more than four decades, and Sen. Paul Shin wants to keep it that way. He attended a special summit this week on the future of Boeing and the entire aerospace industry in Washington. Shin met with union representatives and community and industry leaders...

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This week I attended a ribbon cutting for the $200 million grain terminal project at the Port of Longview on the Columbia River. There is a growing demand for safe transport of Washington grains to Asia. The construction of the grain terminal is vital for food security, particularly to Japan, and the...

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Shin’s grandson (furthest to the left) helps raise the flag at Puget Sound District Cub Scout Day Camp OLYMPIA — Today, Sen. Paull H. Shin, D–Edmonds, visited the Puget Sound District Cub Scout Day Camp at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood. Shin got a chance to tour the camp and speak with...

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OLYMPIA — Last week, Sen. Paull H. Shin, D–Edmonds , convened an aerospace roundtable in Mukilteo at the Future of Flight Museum with local elected officials and economic development leaders. This started the discussion about ways to increase the presence of Boeing suppliers locally and to...

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