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Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member | October 16, 2020

Associate Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member, Washington State House of Representatives UPDATE: Deadline for applications extended to November 10, 2020. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Mission: … READ MORE

Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to Representative Sharon Shewmake | October 16, 2020

Associate Legislative Assistant to Representative Sharon Shewmake, 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

Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on today’s state revenue forecast | June 17, 2020

House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), released the following statement today in response to the June 17 official state revenue forecast: “We knew today’s revenue forecast would not bring good… READ MORE

Statement from House Appropriations Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby regarding the June 17 revenue forecast | June 17, 2020

Below is a statement from House Appropriations Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) in response to the June 17 Revenue Forecast: “Today’s forecast has confirmed what we’ve all expected: COVID-19 has… READ MORE

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