OLYMPIA – The 2025 Legislative Session began today with the election of Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to the top leadership role in the state House. Jinkins made history in 2020…
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Media Advisory: Sen. Lovelett, Rep. Berry to introduce Recycling Reform Act
OLYMPIA — Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) will hold a press conference this week to introduce the Recycling Reform Act (HB1150) to modernize Washington state’s recycling…
24th District lawmakers: Work across the aisle to find solutions
Photo by Guy Bergstrom courtesy of the House of Representatives. OLYMPIA—All three lawmakers from the 24th District—Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve Tharinger, and Rep. Adam Bernbaum—spoke at the legislative…
Representative Kristine Reeves Elected to Chair House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
OLYMPIA — Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNR) Committee for the 2025-2026…
Dave Paul elected chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee
OLYMPIA — “Our colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs are the economic engine of Washington state and the key to good jobs,” said Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) after being selected…