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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...
WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class
Prestigious national leadership development program’s newest class includes 48 leaders from 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government OLYMPIA—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has...
Wylie Appointed to Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, Representative Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) was appointed to the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Best Practices Advisory Group, replacing former House appointee and now-State Senator Tina...
Rep. Debra Lekanoff Commends First Arrest by MMIWP Cold Case Unit: A Historic Step Toward Justice
OLYMPIA — This month, Washington state marked a historic milestone in the pursuit of justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). For the first time, an arrest...
Statement from Rep. Ormsby on Today’s Revenue Forecast
OLYMPIA – State Representative Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement in response to the June Economic and Revenue Forecast: “Today’s forecast should be...
Rep. Farivar: Iranian Washingtonians Deserve Protection at Home as Their Families Face Danger Abroad
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Darya Farivar (D-North Seattle) issued the following statement on the growing fear and grief within Washington’s Iranian community amid escalating violence in the Middle East: “My...
Legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota
OLYMPIA – The leaders of all four caucuses in the Washington State Legislature released the following statement regarding the assassination and attempted assassinations of Minnesota elected officials: “Our deepest sympathies...
Statement from the Washington Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) on ICE Raids
Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s Black legislators stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Latino/a siblings and with every immigrant community—African, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle...
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...
Senate Majority Leader Pedersen, Speaker Jinkins: “Washingtonians stick by their neighbors”/Líder de la Mayoría del Senado, Pedersen y Presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Jinkins: “Los habitantes de Washington se mantienen firmes con sus vecinos”
Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the statement below Friday: “President Trump’s...