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Rep. Street elected Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
OLYMPIA—Earlier today, Rep. Chipalo Street (D-Seattle) was elected by his fellow members of the House Democratic Caucus in the Washington State Legislature to serve in a caucus leadership role as...
Speaker Jinkins: “Optimistic and determined” about 2024 Legislative Session
Ver más abajo para la traducción al español OLYMPIA – The 2024 Legislative Session convened today with opening ceremonies in the state House and Senate. House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma)...
House passes HB 1455 on first day of 2024 session
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives started the 2024 session with a major policy win by banning child marriage on day one. Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) introduced House Bill...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Ramos’ measure would remove gendered terms from state constitution
OLYMPIA – “No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter in the district for which he...
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Statement from Sen. Trudeau and Rep. Mena on not-guilty verdict for officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, State Senator Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) and State Representative Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma) issued the following statement after the three Tacoma Police Department officers were found not guilty...
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on not guilty verdict for officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Today, Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the following statement after the three Tacoma Police Department (TPD) officers were found not guilty of the murder and manslaughter of...
Rep. Liz Berry to attend White House Legislative Convening on Gun Violence Prevention
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington State Representative Liz Berry (D-Queen Anne) will join senior White House officials and other state leaders who share her belief that we can end gun violence...
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...