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Legislature Passes Transportation Budget and Revenue Plan to Keep Washington Moving | April 2, 2025
OLYMPIA—Today, the Washington State Legislature passed a landmark 15.2 billion dollar transportation budget for 2025–27. Together, these measures ensure that Washington communities can count on safer roads, stronger transit systems,…
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Rep. Natasha Hill Condemns Spokane Valley’s Divisive Resolution, Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrant Communities | April 2, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Natasha Hill issued the following statement in response to the Spokane Valley City Council’s proposed resolution to declare the city “not a sanctuary city,” a move…
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Rep. Bronoske: Workers in high hazard facilities deserve fair wages | March 28, 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington Democrats delivered for workers in high hazard facilities by moving HB 1173 out of the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce with a do pass recommendation. Sponsored…
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Tharinger and Bernbaum say House budgets move Washington forward | March 24, 2025
OLYMPIA—The operating and transportation budgets proposed by the House of Representatives will protect vital services in a time of declining revenue, said local lawmakers Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) and…
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House Democratic Operating Budget Holds the Line on Housing, Food Assistance, and Maintains Critical Services and Programs | March 24, 2025
OLYMPIA – House Democrats released their 2025-2027 operating budget today, which protects crucial services and programs at current funding levels while making responsible reductions and freezes to planned spending along…
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Washington House Democrats Mourn Loss of Speaker Frank Chopp | March 23, 2025
Washington’s longest-serving Speaker of the House leaves behind a legacy of leadership, resilience, and determination to put people first OLYMPIA – Washington state’s longest-serving Speaker of the House passed away…
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House Democrats introduce proposed revenue bills | March 21, 2025
OLYMPIA – Today, House Democrats introduced proposed revenue legislation for the 2025-27 operating budget. Washington state is facing a budget shortfall of $15 billion, with several billion more needed to…
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House Democrats Mourn the Passing of Ralph Munro, Honor His Legacy of Courage | March 20, 2025
OLYMPIA – Following the passing of Ralph Munro today, Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and members of House Democratic leadership issued the following statement in mourning and celebrating his extraordinary contributions…
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