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  House Democrats ready to “protect and make progress” for Washingtonians in 60-day session | January 12, 2026

  OLYMPIA – The 2026 legislative session convened today, with legislators facing a 60-day timeline to pass a supplemental budget and policy bills to advance priorities and build on last year’s… READ MORE

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  MOCC responds to UW Study on Federal Use of State Databases for Immigration Enforcement and Escalation of Violence by ICE | January 9, 2026

  OLYMPIA  — Over the last decade the state has passed laws and policies meant to protect immigrant Washingtonians from being targeted, including the Keep Washington Working Act the legislature passed in 2017. However, a recent study published by… READ MORE

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  Berg Introduces Bill to Address Cash Transactions After End of the Penny | January 9, 2026

  OLYMPIA—In response to the federal government’s recent decision to stop minting pennies, Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) introduced House Bill 2334 to establish clear rules for cash transactions in Washington state. While… READ MORE

• House committee to hear Rep. Simmons bill requiring coverage for treatment of PANDAS/PANS pediatric disorders | January 9, 2026

  OLYMPIA – Imagine for a moment, a young child going to bed one night perfectly happy and healthy, then inexplicably waking up the next day with raging emotions, involuntary obsessive-compulsive disorder, tics,… READ MORE

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  Washington moves to fight for balanced and competitive national US House maps | January 7, 2026

  OLYMPIA – An amendment to the Washington State Constitution was prefiled on Tuesday that, if passed during the upcoming legislative session, would allow mid-cycle redistricting of the state’s congressional map… READ MORE

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  Statement from Rep. Ormsby on Gov. Ferguson’s budget proposal | December 23, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane). Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the release of Governor Bob Ferguson’s supplemental operating budget proposal: “I want to… READ MORE

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  MEDIA ADVISORY: Strengthening Washington’s Commitment to Ending Hunger After the Shutdown | December 11, 2025

  OLYMPIA — In the aftermath of the recent federal shutdown, Washington state lawmakers Beth Doglio (D-Olympia) and Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) will join hunger-relief partners to highlight the work ahead… READ MORE

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  MOCC Statement on President Trump’s Latest Hateful, Racist, and Xenophobic Statement  | December 6, 2025

  OLYMPIA  — The Washington State House of Representative Members of Color Caucus strongly condemns the recent hateful, racist, and xenophobic federal rhetoric that is directly targeting immigrant and refugee communities… READ MORE