Democratic Latino lawmakers are coalescing to amplify concerns and priorities of Latino communities with their colleagues.
Eleven legislators — 8 representatives and 3 senators — formed the Democratic Latino Caucus earlier this week. Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self of Mukilteo, is the chair, and Bill Ramos of Issaquah is vice-chair. Other members are Sens. Rebecca Saldana, Javier Valdez, and Emily Randall and Reps. Monica Stonier, Emily Alvarado, Sharlett Mena, Kristine Reeves, Julio Cortes and Tarra Simmons. Read more at the Everett Herald.