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House passes WA Cares rollout extension, voluntary exemption for military spouses, disabled vets, and others | January 19, 2022

OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives responded quickly to public input by passing two Democratic bills to improve the WA Cares Fund by extending the rollout, delaying premiums for working families, and offering voluntary exemptions… READ MORE

Paul and Rule introduce one-time sales tax holiday to ‘shop local and save’ | January 14, 2022

OLYMPIA—Whether your kids need back-to-school clothes or you need a new dishwasher, a proposed law would exempt such purchases from sales taxes for three days in September. “This is about helping our friends, neighbors, and… READ MORE

Speaker Jinkins: 2022 legislative session is about ‘moving everyone forward’ | January 10, 2022

OLYMPIA – The state House of Representatives held opening day ceremonies for the 2022 legislative session today, with most legislators participating remotely — rather than on the House floor —… READ MORE

House Democrats Introduce Bills to Provide Clarity to Police Accountability Laws | January 10, 2022

OLYMPIA – House Democrats introduced a pair of bills last week to clarify portions of the historic police accountability package passed by the Legislature last year. Legislators passed a package… READ MORE

Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to Rep. Mari Leavitt | January 7, 2022

Associate Legislative Assistant to Representative Mari Leavitt, 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

Statements from Governor Inslee, House and Senate Democratic Leadership on delaying the Washington Cares Fund premium assessment | December 17, 2021

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee, together with Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statements this morning on delaying the Washington Cares… READ MORE

Rep. Brandy Donaghy’s appointment helps make history in the 44th District | December 16, 2021

EVERETT – The Washington House Democratic Caucus welcomed Rep. Brandy Donaghy, D-Everett, as the new member of the 44th Legislative District. Donaghy was appointed by the Snohomish County council on December 15. “I am… READ MORE

House budget chair Rep. Timm Ormsby’s statement regarding Gov. Inslee’s operating budget proposal | December 16, 2021

OLYMPIA – Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding Governor Inslee’s operating budget proposal: “Thank you to Governor Inslee for providing the… READ MORE