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  Fey named Co-Chair of National Conference of State Legislatures’ Standing Committee on Transportation | November 1, 2023

  OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Standing Committee on Transportation. This is a two-year appointment, expiring in… READ MORE

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  Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on Hate Crime Protections for Jewish, Muslim, Islamic, and Refugee Communities | October 24, 2023

  “The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult for the Jewish and Palestinian members of our community and for those with connections to people living in Israel and Gaza. Devastating… READ MORE

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  Join Rep. Leavitt Next Wednesday to Support Veterans & Military Personnel | October 12, 2023

  OLYMPIA – If you are interested in learning more about supporting members of the armed forces and their families and what is happening in Washington, please consider attending the next… READ MORE

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  Position Announcement: Policy Analyst II, House Democratic Caucus | October 1, 2023

  Policy Analyst II, House Democratic Caucus OPENS:                September 22, 2023 CLOSES:             Open Until Filled (first review will begin close of business October 6, 2023) REPORTS TO:     Policy… READ MORE

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  Friday, September 22 | September 22, 2023

  Washington Senate’s budget-writing panel gets a new leader Sen. June Robinson, an Everett Democrat, was named Thursday as the new chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee, the budget-writing… READ MORE

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  Greg Nance appointed to vacant house seat in 23rd Legislative District | September 19, 2023

  OLYMPIA—Greg Nance, a non-profit leader and youth mental health advocate, has been appointed to fill the vacant seat in the 23rd Legislative District. Nance is replacing Rep. Drew Hansen who… READ MORE

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  Leader Billig, Speaker Jinkins call for non-partisan process for VRA-compliant legislative district in Yakima Valley | September 13, 2023

  Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) offered the following statement on their decision not to meet in special session to reconvene the… READ MORE

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  Latino Democratic Caucus Statement on Palmer v Hobbs Voting Rights Act Decision | September 13, 2023

  OLYMPIA – On August 10, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of Latino voters living in Central Washington in Palmer v Hobbs, finding… READ MORE