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Saving money and energy | January 17, 2025
OLYMPIA—The state will fund a $1 million project at Olympic Medical Center, part of a program lawmakers started to boost clean energy and efficiency. “The cost of heating and…
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Rep. Chris Stearns Sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore | January 16, 2025
Rep. Chris Stearns is sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore by Justice Steven C. González. (Photo courtesy of the House of Representatives / LSS.) OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, the second…
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Rep. Liz Berry Announces Legislative Priorities for 2025 Session | January 16, 2025
OLYMPIA – Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) announced her 2025 legislative priorities today, continuing her role as a leader to end gun violence, fight for working families and consumers as chair…
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House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) on Governor Ferguson’s inaugural remarks today | January 15, 2025
OLYMPIA – House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) released the following statement on behalf of House Democratic Leadership regarding Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address today: “We share many of…
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Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member (King County) | January 14, 2025
Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member (King County) OPENS: January 14, 2025 CLOSES: January 22, 2025. Priority deadline of January 18, 2025 (all applications received after priority deadline may…
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Jinkins elected House Speaker, lays out successes and challenges ahead of 2025 session | January 13, 2025
OLYMPIA – The 2025 Legislative Session began today with the election of Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to the top leadership role in the state House. Jinkins made history in 2020…
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Media Advisory: Sen. Lovelett, Rep. Berry to introduce Recycling Reform Act | January 13, 2025
OLYMPIA — Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) will hold a press conference this week to introduce the Recycling Reform Act (HB1150) to modernize Washington state’s recycling…
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24th District lawmakers: Work across the aisle to find solutions | January 13, 2025
Photo by Guy Bergstrom courtesy of the House of Representatives. OLYMPIA—All three lawmakers from the 24th District—Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve Tharinger, and Rep. Adam Bernbaum—spoke at the legislative…
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