February 14, 2012 OLYMPIA – From foster care to health care, House Democrats are pushing forward on priority legislation this session. After today’s cutoff for House bills to clear the…
House Democrats move priority bills before cutoff

February 14, 2012 OLYMPIA – From foster care to health care, House Democrats are pushing forward on priority legislation this session. After today’s cutoff for House bills to clear the…
Speaker Chopp addresses the House Floor on issues such as job creation, education funding, and marriage equality on the opening day of the 2012 segislative session.
Full text of Speaker Frank Chopp’s opening day speech for the 2012 Legislative Session: Welcome back to the People’s House!
“Our caucus has a proud history of supporting equality for all people in Washington. Every family should have the same rights and responsibilities under the law, and I appreciate Governor…
“This recession has had an unprecedented impact on our state’s economy, and after three straight years of deep budget cuts, we have very few options left. I understand just how…