OLYMPIA–On the first day of the 2019 session, Rep. John Lovick was once again elected as House Speaker Pro Tem, and he remains the first and only African-American to serve in…
Lovick and Mead: Let’s work together to help working families
Category: Press Releases
Lekanoff Sworn-In as First Native American Woman to Serve in House
NOTE: This release was thought to be correct at the time of publication. It has since been determined that Rep. Lekanoff is likely the third Native American woman to serve…
Speaker Chopp’s Opening Day Speech
2019 Legislative Session: Opening Remarks of Speaker Frank Chopp [as prepared] Thank you. Pat, I greatly appreciate your kind words. You are such an important part of our…
Rep. My-Linh Thai makes history as Washington’s first refugee legislator
OLYMPIA – It’s a historic first: Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, is the first refugee to be sworn in to the Washington State Legislature. She took her oath of office during…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on House Bill 1064, strengthening and clarifying Initiative 940
Who: Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, Chair of the House Public Safety Committee What: House Public Safety Committee public hearing on House Bill 1064 When: Monday, January 14, at 1:30 p.m. Where:…