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Category: Press Releases

Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on the passing of Sen. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah)

April 20, 2025

OLYMPIA – Washington Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) released the following statement today on the passing of state Sen. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah): “Sen. Bill Ramos brought boundless energy… READ MORE

House Democrats Mourn the Passing of Ralph Munro, Honor His Legacy of Courage

March 20, 2025

OLYMPIA – Following the passing of Ralph Munro today, Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and members of House Democratic leadership issued the following statement in mourning and celebrating his extraordinary contributions… READ MORE

Speaker Jinkins, Majority Leader Pedersen: “We stand behind the attorney general’s efforts to defeat the president’s latest unlawful action”

February 7, 2025

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Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) issued the statement below on Attorney General Nick Brown’s legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding gender-affirming… READ MORE

Majority Leader Pedersen, Speaker Jinkins: Protecting Transgender Youth in Washington State

February 3, 2025

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Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins made the following statement Monday in response to multiple federal executive orders attacking transgender youth: “As parents, members… READ MORE

Declaración de Presidenta Laurie Jinkins sobre órdenes ejecutivas federales que amenazan a residentes de Washington

January 30, 2025

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La Presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Laurie Jinkins (Demócrata de Tacoma), publicó hoy la siguiente declaración en respuesta a las órdenes ejecutivas federales que ponen en riesgo a inmigrantes, refugiados y… READ MORE

Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on Federal Executive Orders Threatening Washington Residents

January 30, 2025

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Para español, ver más abajo Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement today in response to federal executive orders putting immigrants, refugees, and undocumented community members… READ MORE

Jinkins elected House Speaker, lays out successes and challenges ahead of 2025 session

January 13, 2025

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OLYMPIA – The 2025 Legislative Session began today with the election of Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to the top leadership role in the state House. Jinkins made history in 2020… READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Upcoming 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall

April 1, 2024

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Who: Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Jake Fey, and Sen. Yasmin Trudeau What: Telephone town hall for constituents of the 27th Legislative District When: Thursday, April 4, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30… READ MORE

Speaker Jinkins: “Optimistic and determined” about 2024 Legislative Session

January 8, 2024

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Ver más abajo para la traducción al español OLYMPIA – The 2024 Legislative Session convened today with opening ceremonies in the state House and Senate. House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma)… READ MORE

Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on not guilty verdict for officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis

December 21, 2023

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OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the following statement after the three Tacoma Police Department (TPD) officers were found not guilty of the murder and manslaughter of… READ MORE

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