“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…
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Statement from Speaker-designate Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s Supreme Court ruling on public records
“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…
Statement from Speaker-designate Laurie Jinkins in response to Governor Inslee’s executive order on vaping products
The following is a statement from Speaker-designate Laurie Jinkins in response to Governor Inslee’s executive order issued earlier today. I stand in support of the executive order issued by Governor…
Democrats elect Rep. Laurie Jinkins to serve as next speaker of the House
*** Contact for all media inquiries *** Andy McVicar, Deputy Communications Director House Democratic Caucus 360-786-7215 andrew.mcvicar@leg.wa.gov SEATAC, Wash. – Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D–Tacoma) has been elected to serve as the…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall on July 2
MEDIA ADVISORY: 27th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall on July 2 WHO: Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Laurie Jinkins and Rep. Jake Fey (all D-Tacoma) WHAT: One-hour telephone town hall WHEN: Tuesday, July 2…
Jinkins’ medical debt bill one of several consumer victories of 2019 legislative session
OLYMPIA – The governor signed a pair of consumer protection bills related to debt today, and two more are on the way to his desk. Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) is…
Consumer protection bills are victory for working families
A trio of debt-related consumer protection bills championed by House Democrats passed with strong support today off the House floor. The measures address some of the most common types of…
Long-Term Care Trust Act clears House
OLYMPIA – A first-in-the-nation bill to address Washington’s looming long-term care crisis passed the state House of Representatives today. Reps. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Drew MacEwen (R-Union) led a bipartisan…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing and media availability on bill to tackle state’s looming long-term care crisis (HB 1087)
Who: Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, prime sponsor of the Long-Term Care Trust Act (HB 1087) What: Public hearing in the House Health Care & Wellness committee When: Wednesday, January 16,…
Statements from Reps. Laurie Jinkins and Christine Kilduff on today’s announcement of federal de-certification of Western State Hospital:
“Since 2015 the Legislature has invested $380 million to increase behavioral health services and treatment capacity in our communities, as well as to address deficiencies at Western State Hospital that…