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Spokane Representative Marcus Riccelli elected Majority Whip

OLYMPIA – Building on four years of bipartisan cooperation and leadership, State Representative Marcus Riccelli (D – Spokane) was elected Majority Whip by Democratic colleagues today. Riccelli previously served as... READ MORE

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3rd District Legislators Condemn Hate-Crime Vandalism at Martin Luther King Center

SPOKANE – The following is a joint statement from State Senator Andy Billig and Representatives Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli: “Today it was reported that the Martin Luther King Center... READ MORE

Goodman elected co-chair of task force reviewing use of deadly force by police

OLYMPIA – The use of deadly force by police officers has raised alarm across the country, and Washington is taking a proactive step to address concerns from local communities. Recognized for... READ MORE

Lovick appointed to education and budget committees

OLYMPIA—Lawmakers have voted to appoint Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) to the two committees at the heart of the challenge facing Washington state: how to fully fund our public schools.... READ MORE

Capitol Ideas: Rep. Brian Blake interview

On June 24, Rep. Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen) was interviewed by the House Democratic Caucus Broadcast Coordinator, Dan Frizzell, for Capitol Ideas. Rep. Blake talked about jobs, fisheries, the timber industry,... READ MORE

What does it take to reenter society after prison? The new Reentry Council is looking for answers.

What does it take to reenter society after prison? The new Reentry Council is looking for answers. OLYMPIA –Governor Jay Inslee recently appointed members to the newly created Washington Statewide... READ MORE

Lovick: Let’s work together to create jobs, fund our schools and fix traffic

OLYMPIA—Newly appointed Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) said he’ll work with lawmakers from both parties on problems that affect all of our families. “Education, jobs and transportation matter to everybody,”... READ MORE

Blake to serve on multi-state fisheries panel

OLYMPIA—Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives, Frank Chopp has appointed 19th District Rep. Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen) to the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force, replacing former Rep. Dean Takko. The... READ MORE

Statement from Rep. Farrell on oil train derailment in Oregon

The following is a statement from Rep. Jessyn Farrell (D-Seattle) on the June 3, 2016 oil train derailment in Oregon. Rep. Farrell sponsored The Oil Transportation Safety Act, which passed... READ MORE

Readying young people for careers in maritime industries

May 26, 2016 Readying young people for careers in maritime industries SEATTLE – Today Representative Eric Pettigrew (D-Seattle) joined Port of Seattle Commissioners and maritime businesses to launch a new... READ MORE