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  Rep. Shaun Scott Unveils “Well Washington Fund,” a Progressive Payroll Excise Tax to Protect Washington Families from Trump’s Austerity Budget | December 4, 2025

    OLYMPIA – Flanked by workers, union leaders, professors, housing advocates, and progressive tax coalitions, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) introduced the Well Washington Fund yesterday, a bold payroll excise tax… READ MORE

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  A New Vision for Washington: Scott introduces the Well Washington Fund payroll tax to protect state from Trump’s austerity budget. | December 2, 2025

  OLYMPIA — Today at 1:30 PM on the front steps of the Legislative Building, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will announce the new Well Washington Fund proposal, designed to protect Washington’s… READ MORE

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  Rep. Shaun Scott to Announce New Progressive Revenue Proposal in Response to H.R. 1’s Impacts on Washington Families | November 25, 2025

  On Tuesday, December 2 at 1:30 PM, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will hold a press conference on the steps of the Legislative Building to announce the Well Washington Fund revenue… READ MORE

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  Chair Dave Paul Named Washington STEM Legislator of the Year | November 20, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Washington STEM named Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), Chair of the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, as its 2025 Legislator of the Year. The award recognizes… READ MORE

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  White River Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule | October 20, 2025

  The White River Bridge on State Road 410 has reopened to traffic two weeks ahead of schedule. We would like to thank you all for patience during this time as… READ MORE

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  Rep. Farivar Highlights Worker & Food Security Protections Following Lake City Fred Meyer Closure | October 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Today marks the closure of the Lake City Fred Meyer. As someone who grew up and still lives just a few blocks from that store, this hits close… READ MORE

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  Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on Legislative Building vandalism | October 6, 2025

  Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement regarding a break-in and vandalism at the Legislative Building in Olympia: “Last night, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building in Olympia… READ MORE

• Statement from Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s deadly shooting of an Eastern State Hospital employee | September 27, 2025

  “It is horrifying to learn of today’s shooting death of an Eastern State Hospital employee. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the victim, and to… READ MORE