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Representative Kristine Reeves Elected to Chair House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

OLYMPIA — Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNR) Committee for the 2025-2026... READ MORE

Dave Paul elected chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee

OLYMPIA — “Our colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs are the economic engine of Washington state and the key to good jobs,” said Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) after being selected... READ MORE

House Budget Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby Statement on Gov. Inslee’s Budget Proposal

OLYMPIA – Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane). Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, shared the following statement after the release of Governor Jay Inslee’s final operating budget proposal: “Thank you to... READ MORE

Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-29
Rep. Mena Elected Chair of House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee  

OLYMPIA – Last week, House Democrats elected Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma) Chair of the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee. The committee considers a broad array of issues relating... READ MORE

Rep. Adam Bernbaum Sworn-In for 24th LD

OLYMPIA – This afternoon, Rep. Elect Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles) was sworn into the House of Representatives to fill position-1, which has been vacated by Rep. Mike Chapman. Rep. Bernbaum’s... READ MORE