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Stay in Touch with the Legislative Black Caucus | May 1, 2026
Stay in Touch with the LBC over EYA! During election years there are increased restrictions on official legislative communications. The rules are designed to help foster fair elections, ensuring that…
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Join us TODAY & final update for the summer! | April 23, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, Let’s take a moment to celebrate our historic progress this session. I want to share some highlights of the work we did this year in Olympia…
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Media Advisory: Join Rep. Hill Tomorrow! | April 15, 2026
Join Rep. Hill Virtually Tomorrow! What: Rep. Hill’s office is hosting a virtual conversation to reflect on the 2026 Legislative Session. She’ll walk through key bills, share what the Legislature…
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LBC E-Newsletter: Economic Justice, Worker Protections, and Expanded Opportunity | March 30, 2026
The 2026 legislative supplemental session has come to a close. Our Washington State Legislative Black Caucus is proud to have delivered meaningful progress for Black communities across our state. This…
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A Historic Moment + See You In Spokane Soon! | March 13, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, We did it!!! After a 25-hour marathon debate, we passed historic legislation and one of the main reasons I came to Olympia: an income tax! This…
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Members of Color Caucus statement on Passage of the Millionaire’s Tax | March 12, 2026
Yesterday the Washington State Legislature passed the Millionaire’s Tax, a tax of 9.9% on income over $1 million per year, beginning in 2029. The change is a monumental improvement for tax fairness in our state, asking the wealthiest among us to share more…
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Democrats advance package of bills to strengthen voting rights and election integrity | March 9, 2026
OLYMPIA — Upholding the freedom to vote is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of a democracy. To that end, the Washington State Legislature recently approved three House bills and two Senate bills aimed at strengthening voting rights protections and ensuring elections are fair,…
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Happy Black History Month from the LBC! | February 20, 2026
The History of the LBC 🖤 The Early Groundbreakers (1889–1990s) 🕰️ 1889 — William Owen Bush becomes the very first Black member of the Washington State Legislature in the inaugural session and sponsors legislation that helps…
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Here’s How Spokane is Shaping Our Work in Olympia | February 16, 2026
Hello friends! Happy Black History Month! I’ve been seeing so many folks from Spokane lately, and I want to share what I’m hearing from you and how that’s guiding our work at the Capitol. What I’m hearing from our…
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The WLBC has set our 2026 Agenda! | January 29, 2026
Dear Friends of the LBC, The 2026 Legislative Session kicked off earlier this month, so we are back in Olympia and the Washington State Legislative Black Caucus is back doing…