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Statement from House Appropriations Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby regarding the June 17 revenue forecast
Below is a statement from House Appropriations Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) in response to the June 17 Revenue Forecast: “Today’s forecast has confirmed what we’ve all expected: COVID-19 has...
Sen. Billig and Speaker Jinkins issue statement on Senate Republican refusal to extend emergency domestic violence protections
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the statement below following the refusal today of Senate Republican leadership to sign off on...
Shewmake brings together workers and policymakers to find solutions to Intalco closure
OLYMPIA – Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Whatcom) virtually convened Intalco workers, labor representatives, Alcoa corporate representatives, economists and a bipartisan group of local, state, and federal policymakers to discuss potential solutions...
Statement from Speaker Laurie Jinkins on recent comments from Rep. Sutherland
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) released the following statement today regarding recent comments made by state Rep. Robert Sutherland: “People’s lives are at stake, and this is no...
State Representative Mike Sells issued the following statement regarding Senator John McCoy’s retirement:
“The Herald header says “abruptly” but, knowing John, it was done thoughtfully. Leadership is shown in a number of ways. His leadership style was quiet, thoughtful and got results. I...
Chair of House Public Safety Committee and Office of the Corrections Ombuds visit Monroe Correctional Complex on fact finding mission after recent disturbance
Rep. Roger Goodman is available for interviews. To schedule contact Peter Kitchen: peter.kitchen@leg.wa.gov, 503-349-6363 MONROE – Rep. Roger Goodman, Chair of the State House Public Safety Committee, joined Director of...
Governor signs Rep. Ramel’s scenic bikeways legislation
OLYMPIA – On Thursday, April 2, Gov. Jay Inslee signed bipartisan legislation (House Bill 2587) to designate and promote the use of scenic bikeways across Washington. The program is modeled...
Final Kilduff bills signed by Governor put people first
OLYMPIA – Today, Gov. Inslee signed the final four bills of Rep. Christine Kilduff’s (D-University Place) tenure as State Representative from the 28th District. The four bills focus on putting...
New law guarantees access to rights for people with developmental disabilities
OLYMPIA – Legislation signed into law today by Gov. Inslee codifies a wide range of rights — including privacy, personal power and choice, healthcare information, the ability to file complaints,...
WA Legislators request federal disaster unemployment assistance for independent contractors
The Senate and House Democratic Caucuses have requested that the federal government unlock disaster unemployment assistance for thousands of independent contractors in Washington who are losing work during the coronavirus...