Hello friends and neighbors, We are wrapping up Week 4 of the 2017 legislative session. Important pieces of legislation have been introduced and are making their way through the process….
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The work ahead for the 2017 Legislative Session
Happy New Year friends and neighbors, I last sent out a newsletter in the month of December. Since then, the 2017 legislative session has begun. Last Monday, I was sworn…
Bipartisan committee sends mental health recommendations to Governor Inslee
OLYMPIA – The bipartisan Select Committee on Quality in State Hospitals has agreed on preliminary recommendations for improving Washington’s mental health care system. The eight legislators on the committee sent…
BREAKING: Rep. Jinkins statement on capture of escaped Western State patient
OLYMPIA – Statement from Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D – Tacoma) on capture of escaped Western State Hospital patients: “I am relieved to hear both men who escaped together from Western…
Tacoma lawmakers urge thorough examination of proposed methanol plant
OLYMPIA – Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins, and Rep. Jake Fey have asked the City of Tacoma to broaden the scope of its environmental review process for Northwest Innovation…
Hearings scheduled for five gun and gun safety bills in House Judiciary on Thursday
OLYMPIA – The House Judiciary Committee is holding public hearings on five gun-related bills this Thursday, Jan. 21. Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D – Tacoma) chairs the House Judiciary Committee and…
House Judiciary Committee scheduled to hear Rep. Laurie Jinkins’ gun safety bill
OLYMPIA – Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D – Tacoma) has introduced responsible gun legislation to help Washington families and law enforcement officers intervene to potentially prevent acts of gun violence. With…
Rep. Jinkins op-ed: Legislators must target inequity this session
Originally published in The News Tribune here.As legislators reconvene in Olympia Monday for what is sure to be a challenging session, it’s tempting to throw up our hands and say…
Group of House Democrats sends letter to Inslee supporting acceptance of refugees
OLYMPIA – Today a group of 18 House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Inslee commending his leadership in the potential resettlement of thousands of families and orphans from war-torn…
Upcoming Conversation Hours
In between sessions, we always want to set aside time to hear from you, our constituents, on the job we’re doing representing you in Olympia. Over the next couple months,…