Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decades long battle for nationwide recognition of…
Position Announcement: Associate Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member, Washington State House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus
Associate Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member, Washington State House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus OPENS: December 8, 2022 CLOSES: December 15, 2022 REPORTS TO: Representative and Legislative Assistant Staff…
Simmons introduces the Real Labor, Real Wages Act to end ‘slavery loophole’ in Washington State
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton) introduced the Real Labor, Real Wages Act to require that incarcerated workers in Washington prisons be paid minimum wage. Currently, people incarcerated in…
Wednesday, December 7
Wave of turnover hits Washington state legislature Kirby is one of the more senior Democrats in the House of Representatives. He has a reputation for working with Republicans, and being…
Representative Frame at White House: “We must do more for working families”
OLYMPIA – State Representative Noel Frame (D-Seattle), outgoing chair of the House Finance Committee, met with the White House today, speaking to senior administration officials on the need to do…