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Taylor Appointed Chair of House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee
OLYMPIA – Representative Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) has been appointed as the new Chair of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee in the Washington State Legislature. This prestigious role follows the departure of former Representative...
Valdez and Farivar team up to improve voter turnout
SEATTLE — Senator Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) and Representative Darya Farivar (D-Seattle) express concern and disappointment over low voter turnout for the 2023 general election. “Though there are still ballots to...
Slatter visits White House to discuss workforce, higher-ed, & infrastructure
OLYMPIA – Last Thursday, Rep. Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) joined lawmakers, city leaders, and nonprofit leaders at the White House to discuss the impact federal partners have had on programs and...
Rep. Leavitt recognized as 2023 Outstanding Service to Veterans Legislator of the Year
OLYMPIA— Last month, Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) was recognized as the 2023 Outstanding Service to Veterans Legislator of the Year by the Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) and...
Fey named Co-Chair of National Conference of State Legislatures’ Standing Committee on Transportation
OLYMPIA—Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Standing Committee on Transportation. This is a two-year appointment, expiring in...
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on Hate Crime Protections for Jewish, Muslim, Islamic, and Refugee Communities
“The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult for the Jewish and Palestinian members of our community and for those with connections to people living in Israel and Gaza. Devastating...
Join Rep. Leavitt Next Wednesday to Support Veterans & Military Personnel
OLYMPIA – If you are interested in learning more about supporting members of the armed forces and their families and what is happening in Washington, please consider attending the next...
Greg Nance appointed to vacant house seat in 23rd Legislative District
OLYMPIA—Greg Nance, a non-profit leader and youth mental health advocate, has been appointed to fill the vacant seat in the 23rd Legislative District. Nance is replacing Rep. Drew Hansen who...
Leader Billig, Speaker Jinkins call for non-partisan process for VRA-compliant legislative district in Yakima Valley
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) offered the following statement on their decision not to meet in special session to reconvene the...
Latino Democratic Caucus Statement on Palmer v Hobbs Voting Rights Act Decision
OLYMPIA – On August 10, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of Latino voters living in Central Washington in Palmer v Hobbs, finding...