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Statement from Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s deadly shooting of an Eastern State Hospital employee
“It is horrifying to learn of today’s shooting death of an Eastern State Hospital employee. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the victim, and to...
House Rep. Leavitt, Senator Wagoner Share Statement Following Helicopter Accident
Background – Army chief warrant officers Andrew Cully, 35, of Sparta, Mo., and Andrew Kraus, 39, of Sanibel, Fla., were killed along with two sergeants from Washington: Donavon Scott, 25,...
Rep. Paul Expresses Disappointment in Missed Funding for Community Projects, Reaffirms Commitment to Double Bluff Forest & Oak Harbor Revitalization
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) expressed deep disappointment that critical funding for two priority projects in Island County – the Double Bluff Community Forest acquisition and the...
Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats
OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials...
WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class
Prestigious national leadership development program’s newest class includes 48 leaders from 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government OLYMPIA—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has...
Wylie Appointed to Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, Representative Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) was appointed to the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Best Practices Advisory Group, replacing former House appointee and now-State Senator Tina...
Rep. Debra Lekanoff Commends First Arrest by MMIWP Cold Case Unit: A Historic Step Toward Justice
OLYMPIA — This month, Washington state marked a historic milestone in the pursuit of justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). For the first time, an arrest...
Statement from Rep. Ormsby on Today’s Revenue Forecast
OLYMPIA – State Representative Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement in response to the June Economic and Revenue Forecast: “Today’s forecast should be...
Rep. Farivar: Iranian Washingtonians Deserve Protection at Home as Their Families Face Danger Abroad
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Darya Farivar (D-North Seattle) issued the following statement on the growing fear and grief within Washington’s Iranian community amid escalating violence in the Middle East: “My...
Legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota
OLYMPIA – The leaders of all four caucuses in the Washington State Legislature released the following statement regarding the assassination and attempted assassinations of Minnesota elected officials: “Our deepest sympathies...