OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives approved a two-year operating budget today that invests an additional $3.2 billion in K-12 education and makes significant investments in early learning, higher education,…
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Statement from Rep. Laurie Jinkins on middle class prosperity
“Coming down with the cold shouldn’t cost you’re your job. If you work full time, you should be able to pay your own way. Women should receive equal pay for…
Statement from Rep. Laurie Jinkins on mental health funding in the House Democrats Budget
“For months now my colleagues and I have been working to repair our state’s broken mental health system. A system that failed Joel Reuter, Rick Garcia, Sheena & Chris Henderson,…
Successful Town Hall!
Every year during the busy legislative session representatives head back to their home districts to host town hall gatherings. This past Saturday morning dedicated constituents of the 27th Legislative District…
House advances bills to repair mental health system
OLYMPIA – In a momentous day on the House floor, members passed four bills that aim to fix holes in our mental health system: HB 1448, HB 1450, HB 1713…
House passes minimum wage and paid sick leave bills
OLYMPIA—This afternoon the House of Representatives passed two middle-class prosperity measures that will strengthen the economy and protect working families. “When recession hits, working families are hit the hardest. When…
UPDATE: Today’s House vote on Minimum Wage bill likely at 2 p.m. instead of 4
The House of Representatives will consider the minimum wage bill, as well as other middle-class prosperity bills today starting at 2 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. as previously announced. …
Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jinkins advances bills to repair mental health system
OLYMPIA – Over the past few weeks Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has been eating, breathing and sleeping mental health issues. She has devoted more…
Children’s day fun!
Yesterday, Rep. Kagi and Rep. Jinkins had the pleasure of hosting a little one on the House Floor for Children’s Day. What fun!
Listen to the 27th District Telephone Town Hall
On February 5th, Reps Jinkins & Fey along with Sen. Jeannie Darnielle hosted a telephone town hall. Under the format, thousands of constituents received phone calls and were invited to…