Click here to sign up to receive latest news from the House Democratic Caucus.
The reality of budget negotiations
This morning, Governor Inslee held a press conference and shared some hard truths about the reality of budget negotiations. It’s time for all sides to set aside their policy wish...
On the front lines of budget cuts: first responders
Disasters, both natural and human-launched, have lately reminded us much we depend on the heroic men and women of our police, fire, and emergency medical departments. Bombings, shootings, hurricanes, bridge...
Innovation in higher ed means jobs
When you hear the words “education reform,” you picture elementary and high schools, not colleges and universities. Yet innovation happens in higher education, too. Our medium-sized square state on the...
Legislature to pause in tribute to fallen Trooper Sean O’Connell
The sudden and unexpected collapse of the Skagit River Bridge last month disrupted countless lives in countless ways. Massive traffic back-ups. Businesses on both sides of the river impacted. Commuters...
VIDEO: Compromise budget highlights
With six days until the end of special session, House and Senate budget leaders rolled out a modest, compromise budget plan that will complete the work of the 2013 legislative...
Open Up and Say “Aaaaah’m Not Guilty.”
In a landmark 5-4 ruling earlier this week, the US Supreme court authorized taking a suspect’s DNA upon arrest. Justice Kennedy wrote the majority’s opinion. This decision broke down usual...
House and Senate Democrats Unveil New Budget Proposal
Democratic leaders from the House and Senate proposed a new compromise budget in an attempt to finish negotiations before the end of the first special session. House Majority Leader Pat...
One step closer to quality, affordable health care for all
Washington state has long lead the nation in expanding access to affordable and quality health care for all. Case in point: House Democrats didn’t wait around for the Supreme Court...
Washington recreational marijuana market finds financial backers
The passage of Initiative 502 legalized recreational marijuana in Washington, but in doing so it raised another question: where will would-be businesses get the financial capital to get off the...
Boating season: keeping your head above water
As the weather gets nicer and people venture out on the water in their boats it is important to remember – safety first. Last week was National Boating Safety week....