The Senate and House Democratic Caucuses have requested that the federal government unlock disaster unemployment assistance for thousands of independent contractors in Washington who are losing work during the coronavirus…
OLYMPIA – Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane), Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), Senate Minority Leader Mark Schoesler (R-Ritzville) and House Minority Leader JT Wilcox (R-Yelm) released the…
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…
Dear friends and neighbors, Washington state is experiencing an increase in cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including several deaths. It is anticipated that the virus will continue to spread….
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s a busy week at the state capitol! Yesterday, February 19, was “House of Origin cutoff.” That’s the final date for bills to be voted out…
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s Week 4 of the 2020 legislative session, which means I’ve been on the job as Speaker of the House for about a month now. I’m…
Dear friends and neighbors, On Monday, surrounded by my family, my House colleagues from both sides of the aisle, and many dear friends and mentors, I was sworn in as…
OLYMPIA – History was made in Washington’s legislature today with the swearing in of the first new Speaker of the House in nearly 20 years. Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), is…
“Members of our caucus received the report regarding Rep. Shea a short while ago. In its 130-year history, I am unaware of House members ever having received such a comprehensive…
“House Democrats believe in open and accountable government. While we have already taken action toward better access to public records, we have more work to do. We are still reviewing…
