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• Media Advisory: Community and Law Enforcement Coalition United in Support of Consensus Revisions to I-940 in 2019 | November 30, 2018

  WHO:                    De-Escalate Washington, law enforcement groups and legislators WHAT:                   News conference WHERE:                Capitol South Portico (inside steps) WHEN:                  December 3, 2018, 12:00… READ MORE

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  Spokane representative Marcus Riccelli re-elected House Majority Whip | November 27, 2018

  OLYMPIA – During a post-election reorganization in Olympia today, Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) was re-elected House Majority Whip by his colleagues. Riccelli, who was first elected to the Legislature in… READ MORE

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  Statement by Washington State Speaker of the House Frank Chopp | November 27, 2018

  It’s been an honor serving the state as Speaker since 1999, and to have helped hold the Democratic majority for so many years. With that majority, we’ve accomplished a great… READ MORE

• House Democrats elect leadership team | November 27, 2018

  OLYMPIA – House Democrats elected their leadership team today for the 2019 legislative session. With the results of the November general election, Democrats will maintain majority control of the state… READ MORE

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  Stonier elected to Majority Floor Leader role in Olympia | November 27, 2018

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, was elected to serve as majority floor leader by members of the House Democratic Caucus on Tuesday. “It’s an honor to be elected by… READ MORE

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  Statement from Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) on the State Auditor’s charter schools performance audit | November 27, 2018

  Statement from Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) on the State Auditor’s charter schools performance audit Yesterday’s report from the state auditor on charter schools sent a clear message: there’s still more… READ MORE

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  Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member | November 23, 2018

  Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member, 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

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  Statements from Reps. Laurie Jinkins and Christine Kilduff on today’s announcement of federal de-certification of Western State Hospital: | June 25, 2018

  “Since 2015 the Legislature has invested $380 million to increase behavioral health services and treatment capacity in our communities, as well as to address deficiencies at Western State Hospital that… READ MORE