OLYMPIA, Wash.-Today, the Black Members Caucus released this statement after the State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, announced his charging decision in the death of Tacoma resident Manny Ellis. For the…
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Black Maternal Health Week and getting people treatment and care
Friends and neighbors, This week is Black Maternal Health Week, a time for all of us to recognize and raise awareness about the systemic barriers that have caused Black women…
Three budgets for recovery and relief
Friends and neighbors, You may have heard that the House recently released three budgets: capital, operating and transportation. These budgets have funding to support all communities in Washington state and…
Black Members Caucus Newsletter – Legislative Session Update, Approved Budget Requests and Budget Provisos
Greetings, friends and neighbors! Last week marked a year since our state first shut down due to COVID-19. The past year has been challenging in more ways than one, addressing…
Looking out for renters and working families
Friends and neighbors, First, I want to offer my solidarity to our Asian American neighbors, friends and family. Racist and gendered violence hits communities disproportionately but harms us all. We…
Passing my first bills on health care, education and transportation
Friends and neighbors, I want to start off by sharing some exciting news: my first three bills passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support! My Democratic and Republican colleagues and…
Taylor bill to increase access to ride shares passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, the state House passed a bill from Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) to lower requirements for the state ride share program so more people can access the…
Black Members Caucus Newsletter- February 2021
Greetings, friends and neighbors, and happy Black History Month! We are excited to kick off the first edition of our monthly Black Members Caucus (BMC) newsletter! Here, you will see our members’…
Supporting businesses, students and respiratory therapists
Friends and neighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual town hall last weekend. If you couldn’t make it, you can watch the replay in English and American Sign…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 30th Legislative District to Host Virtual Town Hall
WHO: State Sen. Claire Wilson and Reps. Jesse Johnson and Jamila Taylor WHAT: Virtual town hall with 30th District residents WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Streamed live on the House Democratic…