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House Democratic Operating Budget Holds the Line on Housing, Food Assistance, and Maintains Critical Services and Programs
OLYMPIA – House Democrats released their 2025-2027 operating budget today, which protects crucial services and programs at current funding levels while making responsible reductions and freezes to planned spending along...
Washington House Democrats Mourn Loss of Speaker Frank Chopp
Washington’s longest-serving Speaker of the House leaves behind a legacy of leadership, resilience, and determination to put people first OLYMPIA – Washington state’s longest-serving Speaker of the House passed away...
House Democrats introduce proposed revenue bills
OLYMPIA – Today, House Democrats introduced proposed revenue legislation for the 2025-27 operating budget. Washington state is facing a budget shortfall of $15 billion, with several billion more needed to...
House Democrats Mourn the Passing of Ralph Munro, Honor His Legacy of Courage
OLYMPIA – Following the passing of Ralph Munro today, Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and members of House Democratic leadership issued the following statement in mourning and celebrating his extraordinary contributions...
Ormsby: “This is what we expected…our focus is on maintaining food, shelter, and health.”
OLYMPIA – Representative Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s forecast: “Given the volatility of the last few months on the national...
House passes Stonier bill to keep students safe
OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed a major piece of education policy written by Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) after a marathon debate. “This is about making sure all students have a...
Nance bill mobilizing wildfire response to save lives passes House
OLYMPIA – When it comes to wildfire response, every second counts. House Bill 1271, sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance (D-Kitsap) would allow the Washington State Patrol to mobilize local jurisdictions...
Rep. Reed: Improved passenger rail benefits Washington
OLYMPIA – Passenger rail is one step closer to seeing major improvements in Washington state with HB 1837 passing the House. Sponsored by Rep. Julia Reed (D-Seattle) the bill establishes...
Reforming The Broken Competency Evaluation & Restoration System
OLYMPIA – Washington State’s competency evaluation and restoration system is failing individuals with behavioral health needs, leaving them languishing in jails instead of receiving the treatment they need. Today, the...
Expanding Low-Carbon Thermal Energy Networks
OLYMPIA – Washington continues to move one step closer to a cleaner, more efficient energy future. Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1514 expanding the use...