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• Washington State Democrats introduce Millionaires Tax | February 3, 2026

  OLYMPIA – Leaders from the Washington State Senate and House on Tuesday introduced the Millionaires Tax, a policy that will help fix the state’s broken tax code, provide sustainable funding… READ MORE

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  Lekanoff’s agenda to strengthen government-to-government partnership and protect future generations | January 28, 2026

  OLYMPIA — Representative Debra Lekanoff (D-Anacortes) is advancing a legislative agenda grounded in the enduring government-to-government relationship between the State of Washington and its 29 federally recognized tribes. In a challenging budget year,… READ MORE

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  Members of Color Caucus Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities | January 28, 2026

  OLYMPIA – Every year the Washington House Democrats Members of Color Caucus reviews newly introduced legislation to determine which bills will most effectively advance the MOCC agenda of supporting, aiding, and protecting marginalized… READ MORE

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  MEDIA ADVISORY – Public Hearing on Rep. Stearns’ bill to fund public broadcasting (HB 2579) this Friday | January 28, 2026

  OLYMPIA — Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) recognizes the important role public broadcasting stations play in rural and urban communities across the state, from disaster resource coordination efforts to promoting local artists, these stations… READ MORE

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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