Majority Leader Pedersen, Speaker Jinkins: Protecting Transgender Youth in Washington State
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...
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Protect Anesthesia Coverage
OLYMPIA – Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) and Rep. Michelle Caldier (R-Gig Harbor) have introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit insurance companies from capping reimbursement for anesthesiology costs. House Bill 1812 ensures...
Davis bill helps pinpoint the right mental health medications
OLYMPIA—Legislation proposed by Rep. Lauren Davis (D-32nd District) would expedite the arduous process of finding the right medication for people living with mental health challenges. “When a patient has...
Rep. Janice Zahn Leads Recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Olympia — State Representative Janice Zahn, newly appointed to represent Washington’s 41st Legislative District, is taking a strong stand against human trafficking by introducing a resolution to designate January as...
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on Federal Executive Orders Threatening Washington Residents
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...