“House Democrats believe in open and accountable government. While we have already taken action toward better access to public records, we have more work to do. We are still reviewing…
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Statement from Speaker-designate Laurie Jinkins in response to Governor Inslee’s executive order on vaping products
The following is a statement from Speaker-designate Laurie Jinkins in response to Governor Inslee’s executive order issued earlier today. I stand in support of the executive order issued by Governor…
Democrats elect Rep. Laurie Jinkins to serve as next speaker of the House
SEATAC, Wash. – Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D–Tacoma) has been elected to serve as the next speaker of the House of Representatives in Washington state. House Democrats gathered in SeaTac on…
Jinkins’ medical debt bill one of several consumer victories of 2019 legislative session
OLYMPIA – The governor signed a pair of consumer protection bills related to debt today, and two more are on the way to his desk. Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) is…
Consumer protection bills are victory for working families
A trio of debt-related consumer protection bills championed by House Democrats passed with strong support today off the House floor. The measures address some of the most common types of…