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  Governor Appoints Entenman to Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges | January 22, 2026

  OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Representative Debra Entenman (D–Kent) to serve as a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, recognizing her long-standing commitment to expanding access… READ MORE

• Rep. Tarra Simmons introduces bill package requiring officer-worn body cameras statewide and ensuring due process for Brady-listed police officers | January 22, 2026

  OLYMPIA – This week, Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) introduced a pair of policies designed to increase trust and bring community together over shared values. House Bill 2644 The Law Enforcement… READ MORE

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  Berg Calls for Compassionate Leadership with Boys and Men’s Commission Bill | January 22, 2026

  OLYMPIA — In Washington, men account for nearly 80 percent of suicides, and boys make up 94 percent of youth in juvenile rehabilitation. On Friday, the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee will hear Rep…. READ MORE

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  Rep. Simmons introduces ICE Out Act of 2026 prohibiting hiring of ICE officers | January 21, 2026

  OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) introduced the ICE Out Act of 2026. HB 2641 prohibits all Washington state law enforcement agencies from hiring anyone who was hired as a sworn officer of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on… READ MORE

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  MOCC Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2026

    OLYMPIA — Today the House of Representatives commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with House Joint Resolution 4672, featuring floor speeches from members of the chamber including Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) and Rep…. READ MORE

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  A Second Chance for Justice: Legislature Revisits Juvenile Sentencing Reform | January 19, 2026

  OLYMPIA – This Wednesday, the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee will hear the Individualized Youth Justice Act (HB 2389), legislation shaped directly by the lessons learned in SB… READ MORE

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  Public Hearing for Rep. Shaun Scott’s HB 2100, the “Well Washington Fund” revenue proposal | January 19, 2026

  OLYMPIA — On Thursday, January 22, the Washington State House Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 2100, Representative Shaun Scott’s proposal to establish the Well Washington Fund, a… READ MORE

• WA youth push bill modernizing civic education in schools, backed by Rep. Simmons | January 16, 2026

  OLYMPIA – Washington law requires schools to celebrate “Good Citizenship Day” on or around January 16th and create opportunities for students to register to vote. However, that date is out of step with Washington’s general election cycle. This leaves significant distance between what… READ MORE