OLYMPIA – A large bipartisan group of legislators, led by Rep. Ruth Kagi, Chair of the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee, and Senator Steve Litzow, Chair of the…
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Speaker Chopp’s opening day remarks

Thank you, Pat, for those kind words. You are a tremendous leader and a great friend. To get started, please join me in welcoming all the new members to the…
House committees, chairs finalized

The House Democratic Caucus today approved the committee chairs and vice chairs for the upcoming legislative session. (Click here for a complete HDC committee list.) Policy Committees Agriculture and Natural…
KCTS: Frank Chopp the Affordable Housing Crusader

House Speaker Frank Chopp doesn’t like the spotlight, unless it’s pointed at the issues he cares about. Over the years Chopp has accomplished a great deal for his Seattle district…
Hiring is on the rise. So is unemployment. Huh?

It might seem counterintuitive, but while Washington added close to 6,000 jobs last month, the state Employment Security Department (ESD) reports the unemployment rate also ticked up a bit. And…