Print Associated Press Washington Legislature begins 105-day session (Billig, Chopp) Things to watch in Washington Legislature this year Judge bars citizenship question from 2020 Census Trump declares he’ll ‘never back…
Lekanoff Sworn-In as First Native American Woman to Serve in House

NOTE: This release was thought to be correct at the time of publication. It has since been determined that Rep. Lekanoff is likely the third Native American woman to serve…
Speaker Chopp’s Opening Day Speech

2019 Legislative Session: Opening Remarks of Speaker Frank Chopp [as prepared] Thank you. Pat, I greatly appreciate your kind words. You are such an important part of our…
Speaker Chopp’s Opening Day Speech

2019 Legislative Session: Opening Remarks of Speaker Frank Chopp [as prepared] Thank you. Pat, I greatly appreciate your kind words. You are such an important part of our…
Rep. My-Linh Thai makes history as Washington’s first refugee legislator

OLYMPIA – It’s a historic first: Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, is the first refugee to be sworn in to the Washington State Legislature. She took her oath of office during…