Frank Chopp, former WA House speaker and tireless advocate, dies at 71 Frank Chopp, the longest-serving House speaker in Washington state history and a fierce advocate for working families and…
Washington House Democrats Mourn Loss of Speaker Frank Chopp

Washington’s longest-serving Speaker of the House leaves behind a legacy of leadership, resilience, and determination to put people first OLYMPIA – Washington state’s longest-serving Speaker of the House passed away…
The Speaker’s Scoop: The most challenging budget situation of her entire speakership
This week, Speaker Laurie Jinkins is focused squarely on the Legislature’s next, and biggest, task: crafting and passing an operating budget — a moral document — that exemplifies consistent Democratic…
Friday, March 21
We’re WA landlords and we agree with rent stabilization The last election was largely about the affordability crisis facing most Americans. The cost of housing was a major factor. That’s…
House Democrats introduce proposed revenue bills

OLYMPIA – Today, House Democrats introduced proposed revenue legislation for the 2025-27 operating budget. Washington state is facing a budget shortfall of $15 billion, with several billion more needed to…