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Press Releases

Rep. Paul Expresses Disappointment in Missed Funding for Community Projects, Reaffirms Commitment to Double Bluff Forest & Oak Harbor Revitalization

OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) expressed deep disappointment that critical funding for two priority projects in Island County – the Double Bluff Community Forest acquisition and the... READ MORE

Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats 

OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials... READ MORE

WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class 

Prestigious national leadership development program’s newest class includes 48 leaders from 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government OLYMPIA—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has... READ MORE

Wylie Appointed to Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group

OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, Representative Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) was appointed to the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Best Practices Advisory Group, replacing former House appointee and now-State Senator Tina... READ MORE

Rep. Debra Lekanoff Commends First Arrest by MMIWP Cold Case Unit: A Historic Step Toward Justice

OLYMPIA — This month, Washington state marked a historic milestone in the pursuit of justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). For the first time, an arrest... READ MORE