Cutoff week and town hall reminder

Speaker Jinkins at podium speaking to attendees at African American Legislative Day at the capitol

Dear friends and neighbors, It’s a busy week at the state capitol! Yesterday, February 19, was “House of Origin cutoff.” That’s the final date for bills to be voted out… READ MORE

A historic first for Washington state

Speaker Jinkins is sworn in as the new Speaker of the House by Justice Mary Fairhurst with House of Reps members in background

Dear friends and neighbors, On Monday, surrounded by my family, my House colleagues from both sides of the aisle, and many dear friends and mentors, I was sworn in as… READ MORE

A new chapter

Photo of July 31 House Democrats speaker election press conference

Dear friends and neighbors, As the back-to-school season approaches, families across Washington are getting ready for the new school year and the changes it brings. One big change in my… READ MORE

Communities standing together

Rep. Jinkins selfie on top of Tacoma Dome with Pride flag

Dear friends and neighbors, In a historic first, the Pride flag was raised last week over the Tacoma Dome in celebration of Tacoma Pride – and I was one of… READ MORE