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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

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  Rep. Shaun Scott Unveils “Well Washington Fund,” a Progressive Payroll Excise Tax to Protect Washington Families from Trump’s Austerity Budget | December 4, 2025

    OLYMPIA – Flanked by workers, union leaders, professors, housing advocates, and progressive tax coalitions, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) introduced the Well Washington Fund yesterday, a bold payroll excise tax… READ MORE

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  A New Vision for Washington: Scott introduces the Well Washington Fund payroll tax to protect state from Trump’s austerity budget. | December 2, 2025

  OLYMPIA — Today at 1:30 PM on the front steps of the Legislative Building, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will announce the new Well Washington Fund proposal, designed to protect Washington’s… READ MORE

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  Rep. Shaun Scott to Announce New Progressive Revenue Proposal in Response to H.R. 1’s Impacts on Washington Families | November 25, 2025

  On Tuesday, December 2 at 1:30 PM, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will hold a press conference on the steps of the Legislative Building to announce the Well Washington Fund revenue… READ MORE

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  Chair Dave Paul Named Washington STEM Legislator of the Year | November 20, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Washington STEM named Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), Chair of the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, as its 2025 Legislator of the Year. The award recognizes… READ MORE

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  White River Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule | October 20, 2025

  The White River Bridge on State Road 410 has reopened to traffic two weeks ahead of schedule. We would like to thank you all for patience during this time as… READ MORE