Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement regarding a break-in and vandalism at the Legislative Building in Olympia: “Last night, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building in Olympia…
“It is horrifying to learn of today’s shooting death of an Eastern State Hospital employee. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the victim, and to…
Dear friends and neighbors, I want to kick off this newsletter with a reminder that today’s Community Conversation will be from 10:30AM-12PM at Franklin Park in Tacoma. These are intended…
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week was the first day of school for Tacoma Public Schools, and I thought I’d take this chance to update you on our work in…
Dear friends and neighbors, July is Pride Month in Tacoma and as we celebrate I’m thinking about how these events have always been an act of resistance. It was about…
Dear friends and neighbors, I begin this newsletter on a somber note, in the wake of rising political violence in our nation. Earlier this month, Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa…
OLYMPIA – The leaders of all four caucuses in the Washington State Legislature released the following statement regarding the assassination and attempted assassinations of Minnesota elected officials: “Our deepest sympathies…
Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the statement below Friday: “President Trump’s assertion that he can federalize the National Guard without…
Dear friends and neighbors, This week’s e-newsletter is focused on jobs and the economy, but first I wanted to spread the word about free summer meals at the playgrounds. Every Monday-Friday…
Dear friends and neighbors, Continuing with my updates from the 2025 session, I want to share more about the work we did in housing and community safety. These are consistently…
