Monday The 2025 Legislative Session kicks off Monday with opening ceremonies, featuring election of the Speaker of the House, Speaker Pro Tempore, and Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore. In the afternoon,…
Monday, January 13
WA bill would offer unemployment benefits to immigrants not authorized to work in U.S. State lawmakers have limited power over federal immigration enforcement. But in Washington’s upcoming legislative session, legislators…
24th District lawmakers: Work across the aisle to find solutions
Photo by Guy Bergstrom courtesy of the House of Representatives. OLYMPIA—All three lawmakers from the 24th District—Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve Tharinger, and Rep. Adam Bernbaum—spoke at the legislative…
Representative Kristine Reeves Elected to Chair House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
OLYMPIA — Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) was elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNR) Committee for the 2025-2026…
Dave Paul elected chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee
OLYMPIA — “Our colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs are the economic engine of Washington state and the key to good jobs,” said Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) after being selected…