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Ortiz-Self reelected as Majority Caucus Vice Chair

OLYMPIA-This morning, Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, was reelected by her peers to continue serving as vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus. She has held this leadership role since 2017.... READ MORE

Rep. Kristine Reeves elected deputy majority whip, Vice Chair on two committees

OLYMPIA – Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, was elected to serve as deputy majority whip by members of the House Democratic Caucus on Thursday, January 17. “Our state has made... READ MORE

Hansen introduces The Washington College Promise Scholarship

Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) introduced a bill on Thursday to guarantee financial aid for eligible college students. The Washington College Promise Scholarship will replace the State Need Grant as... READ MORE

Ramos elected Assistant Majority Whip

OLYMPIA – Rep. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah) was elected Assistant Majority Whip for the Washington House Democratic Caucus on Thursday, January 17. “I take the trust my constituents have placed in... READ MORE

Free college in Washington state? Rep. Pollet’s “Washington Promise” Bill (HB 1123)

OLYMPIA ­­– Under the new “Washington Promise” legislation introduced by Rep. Gerry Pollet, HB 1123, every low- and middle-income student in Washington would be assured the opportunity to attend college... READ MORE

Kirkland Rep. Larry Springer retains leadership role in Democratic House majority

OLYMPIA — Kirkland state Rep. Larry Springer will once again serve as Deputy Majority Leader in the Washington state House of Representatives during the 2019-20 term. Springer, a Kirkland Democrat,... READ MORE

Kilduff Leading by Example in Majority Deputy Floor Leader Role

OLYMPIA – Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place, was elected by her colleagues to serve as the majority deputy floor leader on Thursday. In this role, Kilduff will assist Majority Floor... READ MORE

Rep. Pellicciotti takes on special interests

OLYMPIA – Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, once again introduced legislation to stop the revolving door between elected officials and corporate lobbying firms in an attempt to improve public confidence... READ MORE

Rep. Melanie Morgan brings equity lens to new state legislator role

OLYMPIA – The legislative office of Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland, is ready to be a strong voice for underrepresented communities. The former Franklin Pierce School Board Director was sworn in... READ MORE

State Legislature welcomes one of the most diverse cohorts on record, including women of color

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature welcomed one of its most diverse cohorts of elected officials in state history on January 14. The most recent class includes a female majority... READ MORE