Taylor Appointed Chair of House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee
OLYMPIA – Representative Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) has been appointed as the new Chair of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee in the Washington State Legislature. This prestigious role follows the departure of former Representative...
Valdez and Farivar team up to improve voter turnout
SEATTLE — Senator Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) and Representative Darya Farivar (D-Seattle) express concern and disappointment over low voter turnout for the 2023 general election. “Though there are still ballots to...
Slatter visits White House to discuss workforce, higher-ed, & infrastructure
OLYMPIA – Last Thursday, Rep. Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) joined lawmakers, city leaders, and nonprofit leaders at the White House to discuss the impact federal partners have had on programs and...
Rep. Leavitt recognized as 2023 Outstanding Service to Veterans Legislator of the Year
OLYMPIA— Last month, Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) was recognized as the 2023 Outstanding Service to Veterans Legislator of the Year by the Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) and...
Fey named Co-Chair of National Conference of State Legislatures’ Standing Committee on Transportation
OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Standing Committee on Transportation. This is a two-year appointment, expiring in...