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Protecting the Freedom to Vote: Washington’s Response to a Weakened Voting Rights Act

A Statement from the Washington State Legislature Members of Color Caucus This week’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to weaken the federal Voting Rights Act is deeply concerning and damaging to our democracy....

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Rep. Mari Leavitt to receive 2025 Paul Beeson Award for leadership in health and public service

OLYMPIA — Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, was honored with the 2025 Paul Beeson Award, presented by Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, in recognition of her contributions to advancing peace, justice, and...

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Media Advisory: Join Rep. Hill Tomorrow!

Join Rep. Hill Virtually Tomorrow! What: Rep. Hill’s office is hosting a virtual conversation to reflect on the 2026 Legislative Session. She’ll walk through key bills, share what the Legislature...

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Rep. Timm Ormsby Announces Retirement After 23 Years of Legislative Service

OLYMPIA – State Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement today announcing his retirement at the end of his current term: “I have...

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Rep. Mari Leavitt Statement on Governor’s Veto of Organized Retail Crime Funds

OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) issued the following the statement after Governor Ferguson vetoed a budget allocation of $500,000 to combat organized retail crime in Washington:  “I...

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Bill to Improve Public Safety by Strengthening Eligibility and Professional Standards for Law Enforcement Leaders Signed by Governor

Olympia – Legislation to strengthen eligibility requirements and professional conduct standards for Police Chiefs, Marshals, and Sheriffs was signed by Governor Ferguson today.  Senate Bill 5974, introduced by Sen. John Lovick...

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Noncompetes No More: Governor Signs Law that Bans Anti-Worker Noncompete Agreements

OLYMPIA – On Monday, March 23, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law legislation from Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) that bans noncompete agreements in Washington state. HB 1155, a top priority for Berry, aligns state law with a Biden-era...

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LDC STATEMENT ON DOLORES HUERTA / DECLARACIÓN DEL LDC SOBRE DOLORES HUERTA

THE WASHINGTON STATE LATINO DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON DOLORES HUERTA’S RECENT REVELATIONS AND THE FUTURE OF THE FARMWORKER MOVEMENT Para español, favor de ver más abajo We...

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Transportation leaders, Vancouver-area lawmakers issue statement on I-5 Bridge replacement

  Sen. Marko Liias and Rep. Jake Fey, Chairs of the Senate and House Transportation Committees, respectively, and Sen. Annette Cleveland and Rep. Sharon Wylie, who represent the 49th Legislative...

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Legislature approves supplemental budget focused on food, shelter, and health programs for Washingtonians

Para la versión en español, favor de ver más abajo OLYMPIA – The Legislature passed its $80.2 billion supplemental operating budget today, revising last year’s biennial budget to address rising...