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Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Friday, February 6

Lawsuit accuses WA detention center staff of assault, sexual abuse One man held at the federal government’s immigrant detention center in Tacoma was allegedly groped by a guard. Another was… READ MORE

Thursday, February 5

New WA caseload standards cast doubt on future of public defense Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, chair of the House Community Safety Committee, said staffing shortages exist across the criminal justice… READ MORE

Wednesday, February 4

Income tax debate opens up in WA Legislature Supporters see the bill as a step toward reengineering a state tax code that favors the rich and forces lower-income residents to… READ MORE

Tuesday, February 3

Democrats unveil WA income tax on people earning over $1 million The measure’s introduction will kick off what is sure to be a heated debate — and probable legal challenges… READ MORE

Monday, February 2

KIRO 7 Investigates: Grocery loyalty programs sell shopper data for millions State Rep. Shelley Kloba, D-District 1, has introduced House Bill 1671, the “People’s Privacy Act”, to give consumers rights… READ MORE