Dear friends and neighbors, We officially entered fall this week, and it certainly feels like it. Leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees, the air more crisp, and…
Upcoming town hall: Rebalancing and modernizing our tax code
Category: Laurie Jinkins
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s resignation from the Senate
“The people of the 27th Legislative District have had a dedicated, compassionate and tireless legislator in Sen. Jeannie Darneille since 2001. Her advocacy on behalf of our district’s and our…
An Update on Changes to Insurance Rates
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently issued an emergency rule preventing credit scores from being used to determine insurance premiums. This might mean a change in your insurance rates,…
Back to school
Dear friends and neighbors, Yesterday was the first day of school for Tacoma Public Schools. I have fond memories of my son’s first day of school throughout his K-12 journey….
Vaccine requirements, long-term care, and park chats
Dear friends and neighbors, My e-newsletter was on a brief summer hiatus, but hopefully you received the 27th Legislative District Update from Sen. Darneille, Rep. Fey and me that was…
Statement by Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s announcement by Governor Inslee regarding a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for some state employees and health care workers:
“Protecting the health and safety of people and communities in our state was a top priority of the legislature’s work this session, and the governor’s announcement today is an important…
Join us at Franklin Park on Tuesday, July 27
Dear friends and neighbors, Throughout the summer, Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Jake Fey and I are holding a series of constituent “park chats” – an outdoor version of our “coffee…
Washington Recovery Budget kicks in, meet me for drop-in “park hours” this month
Dear friends and neighbors, “Welcome back, Tacoma!” That was the theme of yesterday’s celebration in Wright Park, marking the reopening of our state and the end of most COVID restrictions….
More than a holiday: Recognizing Juneteenth
Dear friends and neighbors, This Saturday, June 19th is Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were finally freed – more than two…
Congratulations, graduates!
Dear friends and neighbors, Recently, I was able to attend my niece’s high school graduation party. It was wonderful to see her and her classmates celebrate this exciting milestone. It…