OLYMPIA, WASH. – Legislative Black Caucus Chair Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, released the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court draft opinion suggesting the court may be preparing…
Friends and neighbors, We started out the 2022 Legislative Session by changing our name to the Legislative Black Caucus and laying out our policy priorities. By the end of the…
OLYMPIA, WASH. – State Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, released the following statement after LBC vice chair Kirsten Harris-Talley, D-Seattle, announced that she will…
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law legislation to improve access to community-based treatment for people with serious behavioral health issues and make it easier for families…
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1980 into law to allow Developmental Disabilities Administration clients to participate in both employment services and community access services. The bill,…
OLYMPIA, WASH. – Legislative Black Caucus Chair Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, released the following statement after Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, announced his decision not to run for re-election in…
Neighbors, As we wrap up the 2022 Legislative Session this week, I thought I’d use this newsletter to highlight some of the bills we passed to strengthen economic well-being and…
Neighbors, A big part of our work in the Legislature and the House Community & Economic Development Committee, which I’m a member of, is making sure Washington state is a…
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, the state House unanimously passed HB 1980 from Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, to remove the ban on Developmental Disabilities Administration clients participating in both employment…
Neighbors, Part of our job as lawmakers is advocating for funding in the state budgets for projects and programs in our communities. This year, I’m advocating for: $2.8 million for…
