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MOCC Statement on President Trump’s Latest Hateful, Racist, and Xenophobic Statement
OLYMPIA — The Washington State House of Representative Members of Color Caucus strongly condemns the recent hateful, racist, and xenophobic federal rhetoric that is directly targeting immigrant and refugee communities...
Rep. Shaun Scott Unveils “Well Washington Fund,” a Progressive Payroll Excise Tax to Protect Washington Families from Trump’s Austerity Budget
OLYMPIA – Flanked by workers, union leaders, professors, housing advocates, and progressive tax coalitions, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) introduced the Well Washington Fund yesterday, a bold payroll excise tax...
A New Vision for Washington: Scott introduces the Well Washington Fund payroll tax to protect state from Trump’s austerity budget.
OLYMPIA — Today at 1:30 PM on the front steps of the Legislative Building, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will announce the new Well Washington Fund proposal, designed to protect Washington’s...
Rep. Shaun Scott to Announce New Progressive Revenue Proposal in Response to H.R. 1’s Impacts on Washington Families
On Tuesday, December 2 at 1:30 PM, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will hold a press conference on the steps of the Legislative Building to announce the Well Washington Fund revenue...
Chair Dave Paul Named Washington STEM Legislator of the Year
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, Washington STEM named Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), Chair of the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, as its 2025 Legislator of the Year. The award recognizes...
White River Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule
The White River Bridge on State Road 410 has reopened to traffic two weeks ahead of schedule. We would like to thank you all for patience during this time as...
Rep. Farivar Highlights Worker & Food Security Protections Following Lake City Fred Meyer Closure
OLYMPIA – Today marks the closure of the Lake City Fred Meyer. As someone who grew up and still lives just a few blocks from that store, this hits close...
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on Legislative Building vandalism
Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), released the following statement regarding a break-in and vandalism at the Legislative Building in Olympia: “Last night, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building in Olympia...
Statement from Washington House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on today’s deadly shooting of an Eastern State Hospital employee
“It is horrifying to learn of today’s shooting death of an Eastern State Hospital employee. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the victim, and to...
House Rep. Leavitt, Senator Wagoner Share Statement Following Helicopter Accident
Background – Army chief warrant officers Andrew Cully, 35, of Sparta, Mo., and Andrew Kraus, 39, of Sanibel, Fla., were killed along with two sergeants from Washington: Donavon Scott, 25,...