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Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on the passing of Sen. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah)

April 20, 2025

OLYMPIA – Washington Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) released the following statement today on the passing of state Sen. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah): “Sen. Bill Ramos brought boundless energy… READ MORE

House Democrats Mourn the Passing of Ralph Munro, Honor His Legacy of Courage

March 20, 2025

OLYMPIA – Following the passing of Ralph Munro today, Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and members of House Democratic leadership issued the following statement in mourning and celebrating his extraordinary contributions… READ MORE

Jinkins elected House Speaker, lays out successes and challenges ahead of 2025 session

January 13, 2025

Speaker Jinkins smiling, holding her phone and a folder of paper, while walking outside

OLYMPIA – The 2025 Legislative Session began today with the election of Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to the top leadership role in the state House. Jinkins made history in 2020… READ MORE

Speaker Jinkins: “Optimistic and determined” about 2024 Legislative Session

January 8, 2024

Speaker Jinkins smiling, holding her phone and a folder of paper, while walking outside

Ver más abajo para la traducción al español OLYMPIA – The 2024 Legislative Session convened today with opening ceremonies in the state House and Senate. House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma)… READ MORE

This Thursday: Join me for a telephone town hall!

May 8, 2023

Telephone Town Hall graphic with date and time of event and legislator photos

Dear friends and neighbors, Just a reminder that Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, Rep. Jake Fey and I will be hosting a telephone town hall for 27th District constituents THIS Thursday, May… READ MORE

Speaker Jinkins on a decade of marriage equality in Washington state: “We will continue standing strong for LGBTQ+ rights and rejecting hate in our communities”

December 14, 2022

Speaker Jinkins and Sen. Jamie Pedersen outside the White House in Washington, DC for the Respect For Marriage bill signing

OLYMPIA – When President Biden signed the federal Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday, House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) was at the White House to celebrate the historic moment. The… READ MORE

Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on abortion rights in Washington state

May 3, 2022

Speaker Jinkins official portrait

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement today in response to the draft US Supreme Court opinion suggesting the Court may be poised to overturn Roe… READ MORE

2022 Session Victories: Addressing Housing Affordability and Homelessness

April 7, 2022

High density housing

Dear friends and neighbors, Our state faced a housing affordability and homelessness crisis even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The last two years have only made the situation more urgent…. READ MORE

2022 Session Victories: Supporting Students and Educators

March 24, 2022

Teacher standing by student desk smiling

Dear friends and neighbors, The 2022 session was both historic and productive, and I’ll be providing highlights of the major accomplishments in my next several e-newsletters. This newsletter focuses on… READ MORE

Building a better future for Washington

February 24, 2022

5 school kids of diverse backgrounds standing together in a row

Dear friends and neighbors, Thank you to all who were able to join Sen. Trudeau, Rep. Fey and me live this past Tuesday evening for our 27th LD virtual town… READ MORE

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