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Rep. Natasha Hill Honors Dr. King’s Legacy, Calls for Action on Economic and Racial Justice

OLYMPIA – Today, Representative Natasha Hill (D-Spokane) delivered a powerful speech on the House floor, urging lawmakers to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through bold, direct action to combat racial and... READ MORE

Saving money and energy

OLYMPIA—The state will fund a $1 million project at Olympic Medical Center, part of a program lawmakers started to boost clean energy and efficiency.   “The cost of heating and... READ MORE

Rep. Chris Stearns Sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore

Rep. Chris Stearns is sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore by Justice Steven C. González. (Photo courtesy of the House of Representatives / LSS.) OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, the second... READ MORE

Rep. Liz Berry Announces Legislative Priorities for 2025 Session

OLYMPIA – Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) announced her 2025 legislative priorities today, continuing her role as a leader to end gun violence, fight for working families and consumers as chair... READ MORE

House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) on Governor Ferguson’s inaugural remarks today

OLYMPIA – House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) released the following statement on behalf of House Democratic Leadership regarding Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address today: “We share many of... READ MORE

Speaker Jinkins smiling, holding her phone and a folder of paper, while walking outside
Jinkins elected House Speaker, lays out successes and challenges ahead of 2025 session

OLYMPIA – The 2025 Legislative Session began today with the election of Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to the top leadership role in the state House. Jinkins made history in 2020... READ MORE

Media Advisory: Sen. Lovelett, Rep. Berry to introduce Recycling Reform Act

OLYMPIA — Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) will hold a press conference this week to introduce the Recycling Reform Act (HB1150) to modernize Washington state’s recycling... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE