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Sen. Billig and Speaker Jinkins issue statement on Senate Republican refusal to extend emergency domestic violence protections | May 9, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the statement below following the refusal today of Senate Republican leadership to sign off on… READ MORE

Shewmake brings together workers and policymakers to find solutions to Intalco closure | May 7, 2020

OLYMPIA – Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Whatcom) virtually convened Intalco workers, labor representatives, Alcoa corporate representatives, economists and a bipartisan group of local, state, and federal policymakers to discuss potential solutions… READ MORE

Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on recent comments from Rep. Sutherland | April 23, 2020

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) released the following statement today regarding recent comments made by state Rep. Robert Sutherland: “People’s lives are at stake, and this is no… READ MORE

State Representative Mike Sells issued the following statement regarding Senator John McCoy’s retirement: | April 16, 2020

“The Herald header says “abruptly” but, knowing John, it was done thoughtfully. Leadership is shown in a number of ways. His leadership style was quiet, thoughtful and got results. I… READ MORE

Chair of House Public Safety Committee and Office of the Corrections Ombuds visit Monroe Correctional Complex on fact finding mission after recent disturbance | April 10, 2020

Rep. Roger Goodman is available for interviews. To schedule contact Peter Kitchen: peter.kitchen@leg.wa.gov, 503-349-6363 MONROE – Rep. Roger Goodman, Chair of the State House Public Safety Committee, joined Director of… READ MORE

Dem budget leaders support reductions to address economic impacts of COVID-19 | April 3, 2020

Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) and Sen. Christine Rolfes (D-Kitsap County) issued the statement below in support of Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to veto parts of the 2020 supplemental operating budget… READ MORE

Governor signs Rep. Ramel’s scenic bikeways legislation | April 2, 2020

OLYMPIA – On Thursday, April 2, Gov. Jay Inslee signed bipartisan legislation (House Bill 2587) to designate and promote the use of scenic bikeways across Washington. The program is modeled… READ MORE

Final Kilduff bills signed by Governor put people first | April 2, 2020

OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Inslee signed the final four bills of Rep. Christine Kilduff’s (D-University Place) tenure as State Representative from the 28th District. The four bills focus on putting… READ MORE