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House passes nation’s first statewide ‘Office of Equity’ to reduce systemic disparities
OLYMPIA – Legislation (House Bill 1783) aimed at reducing systemic disparities within Washington state government passed off the House floor 56 to 41 on January 20, 2020. The bill would...
Shewmake announces 2020 legislative priorities
OLYMPIA – As the 2020 legislative session gets underway in Olympia State Representative Sharon Shewmake’s (D-Whatcom) is outlining her goals for the year. “My goals this session are to increase...
Newly Appointed Jesse Johnson Enters Legislature Ready to Lead
OLYMPIA – Newly appointed Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, has a lot on his plate for a first-year legislator, but he’s ready to take on the tough issues facing the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senn introduces bill to make child care more affordable and more accessible
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) introduced bipartisan legislation today to make child care more affordable and more accessible for families across Washington state. The Fair Start for...
Macri introduces “good cause” eviction legislation to protect residential tenants
Olympia—Under current Washington law, a residential landlord may evict a tenant for any reason—or no reason—by issuing month-to-month tenants a 20-day no-cause termination notice or by refusing to renew a...
Rep. Shelley Kloba to serve as vice chair of the House Commerce and Gaming Committee
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Shelley Kloba, D-Kirkland, has been appointed vice chair of the House Commerce and Gaming Committee where she will continue her leadership creating gambling policy and regulating...
Coastal lawmakers preview the 2020 session
ABERDEEN— Lawmakers from the 19th and 24th District focused on kitchen table issues—transportation, health care, jobs and childcare—during the 2020 Legislative Send-Off. Transportation “This session, the big thing will be...
Representative Mari Leavitt Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities
Services for military families, enhanced public safety, housing, and educational and career opportunities for students of every age top the list of priorities for the Pierce County legislator OLYMPIA –...
Jinkins sworn in as Washington’s first woman, first out lesbian House Speaker
OLYMPIA – History was made in Washington’s legislature today with the swearing in of the first new Speaker of the House in nearly 20 years. Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), is...
Statement from Speaker-designate Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) on the investigative report on Rep. Matt Shea
“Members of our caucus received the report regarding Rep. Shea a short while ago. In its 130-year history, I am unaware of House members ever having received such a comprehensive...