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LDC STATEMENT ON DOLORES HUERTA / DECLARACIÓN DEL LDC SOBRE DOLORES HUERTA | March 19, 2026
THE WASHINGTON STATE LATINO DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON DOLORES HUERTA’S RECENT REVELATIONS AND THE FUTURE OF THE FARMWORKER MOVEMENT Para español, favor de ver más abajo We…
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Democrats advance package of bills to strengthen voting rights and election integrity | March 9, 2026
OLYMPIA — Upholding the freedom to vote is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of a democracy. To that end, the Washington State Legislature recently approved three House bills and two Senate bills aimed at strengthening voting rights protections and ensuring elections are fair,…
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TOWN HALL THIS SATURDAY! | February 18, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, Yesterday was house of origin cutoff, the last day for each chamber to pass their bills off their floor. Today we got right back to work—the House started hearing Senate bills and the…
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House passes Mena bill to lower energy costs for working families | February 14, 2026
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives today approved House Bill 1903, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena, to establish a low-income energy assistance program aimed at helping families afford…
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STANDING UP TOGETHER & CARING FOR EACH OTHER | February 11, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, I want to begin by acknowledging the continued escalation of misconduct and violence we’re seeing from ICE agents, both here in Washington and across the country….
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Mena’s “Day of the 12s” advances following Seahawks Super Bowl victory | February 11, 2026
OLYMPIA — Just days after the Seattle Seahawks captured a Super Bowl championship, the Washington State House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1759, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, to…
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SECOND WEEK: LOTS TO REPORT AND A SURVEY | January 21, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2026 Session begins under difficult fiscal conditions with a $3.2 billion deficit, which is what we need just to maintain current services. HR 1, the…
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Washington moves to fight for balanced and competitive national US House maps | January 7, 2026
OLYMPIA – An amendment to the Washington State Constitution was prefiled on Tuesday that, if passed during the upcoming legislative session, would allow mid-cycle redistricting of the state’s congressional map…
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WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN STATE–TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS | December 11, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, With the 2026 legislative session just around the corner, I want to share some of the work the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee has…
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SPECIAL STATE BUDGETS EDITION | August 28, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, With the legislative session well behind us, this is a good time to reflect on the investments we made this year in the…