“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…
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Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats

OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials…
Rep. Farivar: Iranian Washingtonians Deserve Protection at Home as Their Families Face Danger Abroad

OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Darya Farivar (D-North Seattle) issued the following statement on the growing fear and grief within Washington’s Iranian community amid escalating violence in the Middle East: “My…
Statement from the Washington Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) on ICE Raids

Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s Black legislators stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Latino/a siblings and with every immigrant community—African, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle…
Gov. Ferguson signs Goodman bill fixing program that helps people earn time off their sentences

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1119 into law Tuesday, making improvements to the Department of Corrections’ supervision compliance program. Sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, this…