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  House Democrats elect leadership team, including new Majority Leader; Jinkins re-elected Speaker | November 21, 2022

  OLYMPIA – House Democrats held their caucus reorganization meeting today, electing seven members of their leadership team while welcoming 12 new caucus members. Democrats retain their majority party status in… READ MORE

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  Statement from Rep. Timm Ormsby on November 18 state revenue forecast | November 18, 2022

  Below is a statement from House Appropriations Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) in response to the November 18 Revenue Forecast: “Today’s forecast shows that while there are volatile risks lingering… READ MORE

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  LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Macri recognized with national award for leadership on advancing housing justice in Washington | November 17, 2022

  OLYMPIA – State Representative Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, is one of the Human Rights to Housing Awards recipients by the National Homelessness Law Center. She was presented with this year’s State… READ MORE

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  Statement from Rep. My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue) on the overturning of Roe v. Wade | June 27, 2022

  “The Supreme Court’s decision takes away bodily autonomy, rights to reproductive health, and put forth barriers to health equity in the United States. “This decision exposes pregnant people to state-based… READ MORE

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  Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade | June 24, 2022

  “Today is an incredibly bleak day in our nation’s history. The Supreme Court of the United States has decided to take away rights from millions of people, undoing longstanding legal… READ MORE

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  Senn statement on appointment to Washington Blockchain Work Group | May 9, 2022

  OLYMPIA, Wash. – State Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, released the following statement today after being appointed to the Washington Blockchain Work Group by Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma. The Legislature… READ MORE

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  LBC statement on the Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade | May 4, 2022

  OLYMPIA, WASH. – Legislative Black Caucus Chair Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, released the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court draft opinion suggesting the court may be preparing… READ MORE

• Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on abortion rights in Washington state | May 3, 2022

  Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement today in response to the draft US Supreme Court opinion suggesting the Court may be poised to overturn Roe… READ MORE