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Category: Frank Chopp
Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp regarding today’s revenue forecast council report
“The effects of this recession on our state’s economy are unlike anything we’ve seen since the Great Depression. Today’s forecast shows we have still not turned the corner toward a…
Statement from Speaker of the House Frank Chopp regarding the announcement of a five-corners’ agreement on workers’ compensation reform
“Decisions about the workers’ compensation system should always focus on the injured workers of our state. Workers’ compensation is a vital safety net for people who get hurt at work….
House Democrats maintain focus on budget, key priorities
OLYMPIA – Though budget discussions dominated the first half of the session, legislators in the state House passed several key measures that balance our near-term economic challenges with long-term priorities…
43rd District legislators to hold March 12 town hall
OLYMPIA – House Speaker Frank Chopp, Sen. Ed Murray and Rep. Jamie Pedersen will hold a town hall meeting on March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Seattle First Baptist…
Speaker Chopp: ‘Democracy is designed to continually re-generate and re-new our government’
The text of Speaker Chopp’s opening day speech for the 2011 Legislative Session: WELCOME TO THE PEOPLE’S HOUSE! As we represent the people, let’s remember the best traditions of our…
Frank Chopp unanimously elected as Speaker-designate by House Democrats
OLYMPIA – The House Democratic Caucus met in Olympia today and selected a number of leaders for the next Legislature. Frank Chopp (Seattle) was unanimously re-elected as House Speaker-designate. Pat…
House Democrats add to leadership team
At a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus today, Representative Eric Pettigrew (D-Seattle) was chosen as caucus chair. He has been the Chair of the Health and Human Services Appropriations…