Statement from House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s partial veto of E3SHB 1091, the Clean Fuel Standard bill: “Washington Courts have consistently held that as a co-equal branch of…
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Vaccine eligibility expands, bills head to governor’s desk
Dear friends and neighbors, We are in the final weeks of the 2021 legislative session. The end of this week marks another important cutoff date in the legislative calendar: Opposite…
House rolls out “Washington Recovery Budget”
Dear friends and neighbors, Today, House Democrats rolled out our state operating budget proposal, the Washington Recovery Budget (en Español). I am so excited to share this budget with you,…
Do you have a question for your state lawmakers?
Dear friends and neighbors, I wanted to remind you that our 27th Legislative District town hall is coming up next Wednesday, March 10th, at 5:30 p.m. Sen. Darneille, Rep. Fey…
Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and a COVID-19 relief package
Dear friends and neighbors, February is Black History Month, a time for honoring the many achievements of Black and African Americans throughout history. It’s also a time for reflecting on…
House, Senate leaders announce their appointees for Redistricting Commission
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on Thursday announced their choices to represent their respective caucuses as Commissioners on the Washington State…
Doing the people’s work safely
Dear friends and neighbors, These are challenging times for our families, our communities, and our state. We’re all in this together, but it’s important to acknowledge that each of…
Our final update for now, and resources going forward
Dear friends and neighbors, By staying home and practicing social distancing, we slowed the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Last week, the governor announced a four-phased approach to reopening….
MEDIA ADVISORY: Jinkins and Fey hosting telephone town hall for constituents during “Stay Home, Stay Healthy”
WHO: Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) of the 27th Legislative District, which covers most of the city of Tacoma as well as Ruston, Browns Point and Dash Point. Washington State Secretary…
COVID-19/Coronavirus Update – Pierce County
Dear friends and neighbors, We want to help pass along the information that Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has shared with the public regarding COVID-19 or Coronavirus. First, the response to…