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: Affordability and Federal Response
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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…
Legislative Update: Committee Assembly Days, Legislative Survey, 2026 Session Preview
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m down in Olympia today and tomorrow for Committee Assembly Days, a two-day stretch of committee meetings that help us get ready for next year. This…
Legislative Update: Constituent Survey, Federal Budget Cuts, and Food Assistance
Dear friends and neighbors, Over the last few months I’ve covered a lot of the work we did last session (if you want a refresher, you can see all my…
Legislative Update: Government Shutdown Impacts Food Assistance, Childcare; Page Applications Open
Dear friends and neighbors, The federal government shutdown has stretched to 37 days, the longest shutdown in our nation’s history, and Washingtonians are feeling the impact. I wish we all…
Legislative Update: Healthcare Costs, HR 1, and the Federal Government Shutdown
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re on day 23 of the federal government being shut down. This is the second-longest funding lapse in modern history, and I have heard from many…
Legislative Update: Protecting our Environment, Community Conversations, New Asia Pacific Cultural Center Building
Dear friends and neighbors, As we enter fall, 2025 is still on track to be one of the hottest years on record. Washington is facing drought conditions that thankfully, Tacoma…
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on Legislative Building vandalism
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…