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Washington state House Democrats ask Congress to find a solution to keep DACA recipients here

OLYMPIA – This week, all 50 members of the Washington state House Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell requesting that Congress take action in... READ MORE

Lawmakers push Washington State University to stand up to hate

Olympia – Several lawmakers signed on to a letter with House Higher Education Committee Vice-Chair Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle), asking Washington State University to take concrete action to stand up... READ MORE

Statement by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien), chairman of the House Environment Committee, on settlement of PSE rate case

“I congratulate Puget Sound Energy, the Sierra Club, and the other signatories to today’s multiparty settlement for taking a big step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change. This... READ MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with Representative Christine Kilduff set for September 30

Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff What: Town Hall meeting with 28th District constituents When: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017 Where: Lakes High School Library, 10320 Farwest Dr.... READ MORE

Rep. Beth Doglio Recognized as Outstanding Legislator

OLYMPIA – State Rep. Beth Doglio (D-Olympia) has received the 2017 Outstanding Legislator Award from the Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts for her dedication to improving the Public... READ MORE

3rd District legislators respond to shooting at Freeman High School

OLYMPIA – Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting today at Freeman High School:... READ MORE

One Washington: Lawmakers come to Grays Harbor on first stop of rural development tour

ABERDEEN—More than a dozen state representatives, including Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, came to the Rotary Log Pavilion for the first stop on a listening tour in timber and... READ MORE

3rd LD Legislators to host September 13 mobile office event

MEDIA ADVISORY Who: State Sen. Andy Billig, State Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli What: Mobile office event When: Wednesday, September 13, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Where: Give It A... READ MORE

Rep. Hansen offers DACA students hope

STATEMENT BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE DREW HANSEN, CHAIR OF WASHINGTON HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE, ON DACA STUDENTS: “My bill (HB 1488) will protect DACA students from losing College Bound state financial... READ MORE

Washington State House Democratic Leadership responds to DACA decision

“The president’s callous decision to rescind the DACA program protecting more than 17,000 young Washingtonians is incredibly disheartening and an affront to the values of our state and our nation.... READ MORE