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Rep. Taylor Elected Majority Caucus Vice Chair

OLYMPIA – State Rep. Jamila Taylor (D-Federal Way) elected Majority Caucus Vice Chair, ascending into House Leadership early in her legislative career. She was sworn in January 9, 2023, for... READ MORE

Planning for a better future in Washington state

OLYMPIA—What kind of neighborhood would you dream of living in, and how would you like to get to work, school, or the store?  All of that, says Rep. Davina Duerr... READ MORE

Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-23
Simmons introduces bill to improve voting in jails

OLYMPIA – Innocent until proven guilty. That is the basis of the American criminal legal system. The majority of people incarcerated in county jails have not yet been convicted of... READ MORE

Riccelli, Nobles Introduce Free School Meals Bill

OLYMPIA – All K-12 students in Washington state would have access to free breakfast and lunch under proposed legislation introduced today by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and Rep. Marcus Riccelli... READ MORE

Legislation introduced to address climate change in state and local planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 11, 2023 OLYMPIA—Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) have introduced legislation that aims to address climate change by updating Washington’s planning framework. “This... READ MORE

Berry, Keiser bills would protect employers who provide reproductive care benefits

OLYMPIA – Employers in Washington state who provide reproductive health care benefits would gain recourse against penalties imposed by other states under legislation filed by Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle).... READ MORE

Slatter introduces bill to protect reproductive health data

OLYMPIA – Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, has introduced the My Health, My Data Act to strengthen the privacy of health data. The protections established under House Bill 1155 include reproductive... READ MORE

Fosse sworn in as 38th district representative 

Olympia – Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, was sworn in on Monday January 9th, as one of two new 38th legislative district representatives. She brings experience as an Everett City Councilmember,... READ MORE

Bronoske re-elected Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington State House of Representatives

OLYMPIA—Yesterday, as part of the legislative session opening ceremonies, Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) was re-elected by his peers as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore to help preside over Floor debate during the 2023... READ MORE

Stonier and Wylie preview the 2023 session, host town hall meeting Jan. 14

OLYMPIA—Anyone seeking to participate in their democracy during the 2023 legislative session has more options than ever before, including an in-person town hall meeting for people in the 49th District. ... READ MORE