Dear friends and neighbors, Now that session has ended (and spring weather has arrived, at least for now), I wanted to share more about some of the work we were…
Legislative Update: Affordability
Category: Laurie Jinkins
Legislative Update: Sine Die and the Millionaires Tax
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week marked the end of this year’s 60-day legislative session. It went by quickly, but I’m extremely proud of the work we were able to…
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on the safety of elected officials and others who serve the public
“Increasingly, a troubling theme has surfaced among members of our caucus and, more broadly, across this legislature. Our members are sharing communications directed at them that include hateful language, racial…
Legislative Update: Budgets, the Millionaires Tax, and a Town Hall Update
Dear friends and neighbors, I want to start by thanking everyone who came to our 27th district town hall on Saturday! It was great to connect with so many of you…
Join us for a Town Hall Tomorrow, February 21st
Dear friends and neighbors, Please join Sen. Trudeau, Rep. Fey, and I for a town hall tomorrow (Saturday, February 21st) from 10AM-12PM! We’ll be at the Stadium High School Auditorium…
Legislative Update: Cutoffs, a Town Hall, & SEAHAWKS
Dear friends and neighbors, Earlier this week we officially crossed the halfway point for this session and we’ve also passed our first two deadlines for this year! Nearly every bill…
Legislative Update: Affordability and Federal Response
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re just wrapping up the third week of this year’s legislative session. It’s a short session this year, only 60 days, and it’s going by quickly….
Legislative Update: Kicking off the 2026 Legislative Session
Dear friends and neighbors, This Monday marked the beginning of the 2026 Legislative Session! Representatives and Senators from across the state have gathered in Olympia and for the next 56…
House Democrats ready to “protect and make progress” for Washingtonians in 60-day session
OLYMPIA – The 2026 legislative session convened today, with legislators facing a 60-day timeline to pass a supplemental budget and policy bills to advance priorities and build on last year’s…
Legislative Update: Flood Assistance
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m reaching out with some resources as our state faces devastating and historic levels of flooding. The Governor updated his emergency proclamation earlier this week to help ensure…