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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

Capital Gains Excise Tax Collections Lower than Projected

OLYMPIA, WA – Last week, Washington’s Department of Revenue released a report on capital gains excise tax collections for the second year in which the tax has been collected. Washington... READ MORE

Legislative Black Caucus Statement on Police Accountability and Community Safety

OLYMPIA – Members of the Legislative Black Caucus released the following joint statement on the recent announcement by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office on the lateral hiring of Christopher Burbank,... READ MORE

Reeves Elected Interim Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus

OLYMPIA – Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) has been elected as the interim Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus in the Washington State Legislature. Her election comes as a testament... READ MORE

Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-29
Gov. Signs Mena Bill Strengthening International Partnerships

OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed House Bill 2000 into law yesterday, positioning Washington for a brighter future in a globalized world. Recognizing the growing importance of international relations, Representative Sharlett... READ MORE