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Reps. Riccelli, Volz respond to today’s court ruling in favor of Responsible Representation Act | August 16, 2019

State Reps. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) and Mike Volz (R-Spokane) released the following statements regarding today’s ruling by Spokane County Superior Court in favor of the Responsible Representation Act (SHB 2887),… READ MORE

Position Announcement: Policy Analyst | August 8, 2019

Policy Analyst Washington State House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus Salary: Based on previous job experience and qualifications Open: Until close of business September 9, 2019 AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The House of… READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Strom Peterson, Sen. Patty Kuderer, and Attorney General Bob Ferguson on recent mass shootings | August 6, 2019

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue and Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, released the following statement in response to the recent tragic shootings in California, Texas, and… READ MORE

Lekanoff recognized for environmental leadership, named ‘Rising Leader’ | August 6, 2019

OLYMPIA – On August 3, 2019, the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) presented Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, with the annual Rising Environmental Leader Award. The award was announced at… READ MORE

Democrats elect Rep. Laurie Jinkins to serve as next speaker of the House | July 31, 2019

SEATAC, Wash. – Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D–Tacoma) has been elected to serve as the next speaker of the House of Representatives in Washington state. House Democrats gathered in SeaTac on… READ MORE

Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to Representative Mike Pellicciotti | July 24, 2019

Legislative Assistant to Representative Mike Pellicciotti, Washington State House of Representatives Mission: To assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration,… READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Bipartisan group of legislators discuss wolves and wildfires with locals | July 16, 2019

OLYMPIA—In the past decade, perhaps no two issues have affected local communities, ranchers and families in Northeast Washington more than wolves and wildfires. Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers… READ MORE

Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos | July 9, 2019

Legislative Assistant to Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, Washington State House of Representatives Mission: To assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of… READ MORE