First female House Speaker convenes 60-day legislative session Washington state’s first female speaker of the House was sworn in Monday as lawmakers returned to the Capitol to convene their 60-day…
Coastal lawmakers preview the 2020 session
ABERDEEN— Lawmakers from the 19th and 24th District focused on kitchen table issues—transportation, health care, jobs and childcare—during the 2020 Legislative Send-Off. Transportation “This session, the big thing will be…
Representative Mari Leavitt Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities
Services for military families, enhanced public safety, housing, and educational and career opportunities for students of every age top the list of priorities for the Pierce County legislator OLYMPIA –…
Jinkins sworn in as Washington’s first woman, first out lesbian House Speaker
OLYMPIA – History was made in Washington’s legislature today with the swearing in of the first new Speaker of the House in nearly 20 years. Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), is…
Monday, January 13
Washington’s new House speaker makes history today; here’s what to expect from Laurie Jinkins Here are some facts about Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, who on Monday will become the speaker…