OLYMPIA, Wash. — The first ever Latino caucus has been created in the Washington State Legislature, consisting of eight House Democrats and three Senate Democrats, according to a press release from the Washington House Democrats.
The members held the caucus’ first meeting in February, electing Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Wash.) as caucus chair. The Latino Democratic Caucus (LDC) is meant to “ensure that the experiences, needs, and solutions of Latino people throughout Washington state are represented, prioritized, and realized in the legislative process,” according to the press release. Read more at nbcrightnow.com.