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Latino Democratic Caucus Statement on Palmer v Hobbs Voting Rights Act Decision | September 13, 2023

OLYMPIA – On August 10, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of Latino voters living in Central Washington in Palmer v Hobbs, finding… READ MORE

Joint Statement from the Legislative Members of Color Caucuses on the Washington State Office of Equity | May 30, 2023

OLYMPIA – The following statement was released by the chairs of the House and Senate Members of Color Caucuses, and the Legislative Black Members Caucus: “When the legislature passed the… READ MORE

Rep. Mia Gregerson Elected Chair of House Members of Color | January 19, 2023

OLYMPIA—State Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) was recently elected to serve as chair of the House Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) in the Washington State Legislature. Comprised of 26 members, the MOCC… READ MORE

House Passes Morgan’s Community Reinvestment Program Bill | February 15, 2022

OLYMPIA – Late Saturday night, the House passed HB 1827, the Community Reinvestment Program prime sponsored by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland). The Community Reinvestment Program, governor-request legislation which passed 57-41… READ MORE

Statement from the House Democratic Members of Color Caucus Chair Rep. Melanie Morgan on Rep. Jim Walsh’s recent comments and actions regarding the Holocaust | July 1, 2021

OLYMPIA – State Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland), chair of the House Democratic Members of Color Caucus, released the following statement following the Seattle Times report of Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen)… READ MORE

An Introduction to Washington state’s House and Senate Democratic Caucuses Chairs & Vice Chairs | March 23, 2021

Rep. My-Linh Thai condemns anti-Asian violence | March 18, 2021

“I am grieving with my Asian American community. From the brutal act of hate in Atlanta to the increasing attacks in King County, this rise in anti-Asian violence is a continuation of the xenophobia Asian Americans… READ MORE

House passes Thai’s expanded Working Families Tax Credit  | March 10, 2021

OLYMPIA—On Tuesday, March 9, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that puts more money in the pockets of working families. House Bill 1297 sponsored by Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, is an expansion of the 2008 working families tax exemption, making over… READ MORE

Bill Creating Office of Independent Investigations Passes House | March 4, 2021

OLYMPIA – On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses of force by… READ MORE

LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House approves bill to protect COVID-19 health data | March 2, 2021

OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 1127 addressing health data privacy on a 76-21 vote. The measure, now in the Senate for further consideration, increases protections… READ MORE

Rep. Melanie Morgan calls on fellow lawmakers to make Juneteenth a state holiday | February 26, 2021

OLYMPIA – Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) called on her fellow legislators today to pass legislation to make Juneteenth a legal state holiday. HB 1016 passed on the House floor and… READ MORE

Rep. Ramos on HB 1089, compliance audits | February 16, 2021

Rep. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, gives an update on one of the Public Safety bills passed out of the House to address transparency and accountability in law enforcement. His HB 1089,… READ MORE

House passes historic bill by Rep. Berg to make sure students don’t go hungry  | February 13, 2021

OLYMPIA—Hungry kids struggle to learn.  That was the simple message of Rep. April Berg (D-Mill Creek), who wrote legislation to make sure no child in our state’s public schools would… READ MORE