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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...
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...
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...
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...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing and media availability on bill to tackle state’s looming long-term care crisis (HB 1087)
Who: Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, prime sponsor of the Long-Term Care Trust Act (HB 1087) What: Public hearing in the House Health Care & Wellness committee When: Wednesday, January 16,...
Ramos and Callan sworn in as new representatives for the 5th District
OLYMPIA – Representatives Bill Ramos and Lisa Callan were sworn in on Monday, January 14 as the 5th Legislative District’s new state House delegation in Olympia. Rep. Lisa Callan brings...
Dave Paul sworn in as newest representative for the 10th District
OLYMPIA – Dave Paul was sworn in on Monday, January 14, as the newest state representative for Washington’s 10th Legislative District. Rep. Paul brings a strong background in pre-K-12 and...
Lovick and Mead: Let’s work together to help working families
OLYMPIA–On the first day of the 2019 session, Rep. John Lovick was once again elected as House Speaker Pro Tem, and he remains the first and only African-American to serve in...
Lekanoff Sworn-In as First Native American Woman to Serve in House
NOTE: This release was thought to be correct at the time of publication. It has since been determined that Rep. Lekanoff is likely the third Native American woman to serve...
Speaker Chopp’s Opening Day Speech
2019 Legislative Session: Opening Remarks of Speaker Frank Chopp [as prepared] Thank you. Pat, I greatly appreciate your kind words. You are such an important part of our...