Yesterday the Washington State Legislature passed the Millionaire’s Tax, a tax of 9.9% on income over $1 million per year, beginning in 2029. The change is a monumental improvement for tax fairness in our state, asking the wealthiest among us to share more…
Category: Chris Stearns
You’re invited–town hall meeting this Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kent City Hall!
I hope to see you there, to answer your questions and tell you what’s happening down in Olympia! If you can’t make it, you can always contact me to share…
MEDIA ADVISORY – Public Hearing on Rep. Stearns’ bill to fund public broadcasting (HB 2579) this Friday
OLYMPIA — Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) recognizes the important role public broadcasting stations play in rural and urban communities across the state, from disaster resource coordination efforts to promoting local artists, these stations…
Rep. Stearns introduces HB 2579 to help fund public broadcasting in Washington
OLYMPIA — Representatives Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) and Liz Berry (D-Queen Anne) have introduced House Bill 2579 to help fund public broadcasting in Washington as federal funding cuts threaten the future of local radio…
Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats
OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials…
In Solidarity with Native Communities: Lawmakers Condemn Hate Speech, Uplift Justice and Healing
OLYMPIA—Words have the power to inspire, to heal — and to cause deep harm. We have seen the impact of hate speech in our communities, and more broadly in our…
WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated / Legisladores de Washington a Trump: No Nos Dejaremos Intimidar
Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated June 13, 2025 OLYMPIA – Today, Washington State legislators from the…
Join your 47th district legislators for our in-person town hall on Saturday!
Washington State Capitol and John A. Cherberg Building. Dear friends and neighbors, On April 27 the legislature adjourned after a grueling 105-day session. We entered session with the promise of…
Governor Signs HB 1222 to Safeguard Sensitive Data in Washington’s Gambling Industry
Olympia – On Monday the Governor signed into law House Bill 1222, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) to bolster protection for sensitive financial and security data within Washington’s…
Stearns Bill Expanding State Support for Nuclear Energy Signed by Governor
OLYMPIA – Washington will continue to lead on clean energy infrastructure thanks to HB 1461, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn). The bill, signed by Governor Ferguson on April…