Washington State House Democrats Press Releases

• Published on July 17, 2023 - 23:48 GMT

  LEGISLATIVE NEWS / NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: 2023 Session Report from the Washington Latino Democratic Caucus / Informe de la sesión ...

  Ver más abajo para la versión en español   OLYMPIA—The 2023 Legislative Session convened in January with members back at the Capitol Campus after holding the two previous sessions remotely due to the pandemic. It was an experience full of discoveries for …

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• Published on July 13, 2023 - 18:18 GMT

  Thursday, July 13

  New agency now accepting requests to review cases of police deadly forceThe Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is now accepting requests to review prior cases where law enforcement officers used deadly force – the latest step in setting …

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• Published on July 12, 2023 - 18:35 GMT

  Wednesday, July 12

  WA’s high cost of child care hits single moms hardest A new report finds the average annual cost to send a toddler to a child care center in Washington state has risen to more than $14,000. Only five other states — Connecticut, Colorado, Massachusetts, …

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• Published on July 11, 2023 - 19:43 GMT

  Higher Education Chairs Issue Statement on SCOTUS Rulings for Affirmative Action, Loan Forgiveness 

  OLYMPIA – Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, and Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, chair the Senate and House Higher Education & Workforce Development committees. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action protections in …

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• Published on July 11, 2023 - 18:15 GMT

  Tuesday, July 11

  Rep. Ramel: Big Oil, not cap and trade, is gouging your wallet Over the last few weeks, the public has been increasingly besieged by a public relations campaign focusing our attention on gas prices in Washington. You, your family and your wallet should be …

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• Published on July 11, 2023 - 15:36 GMT

  Higher Education Chairs Issue Statement on SCOTUS Rulings for Affirmative Action, Loan Forgiveness 

  OLYMPIA – Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, and Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, chair the Senate and House Higher Education & Workforce Development committees. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action protections in …

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• Published on July 10, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

  Monday, July 10

  Judge holds Washington state in contempt for not providing services to mentally ill people in jails A federal judge has found Washington state in contempt and ordered it to pay more than $100 million in fines for failing to provide timely psychiatric …

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• Published on June 29, 2023 - 19:01 GMT

  Thursday, June 29

  Opinion: Inslee can cement climate legacy by making room for community solar As far as state governors go, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is a clean energy and climate champion beyond compare. Under his decade of leadership, the Evergreen State has enacted …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 21:38 GMT

  Rep. Thai Attends White House Convening on Reproductive Rights

  OLYMPIA -Two weeks ago, Vice-President Kamala Harris and the White House convened more than eighty state legislators from forty-one states fighting on the frontlines for reproductive rights. Of those eighty, Representatives My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue) and …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 20:47 GMT

  Rep. Thai Attends White House Convening on Reproductive Rights

  OLYMPIA -Two weeks ago, Vice-President Kamala Harris and the White House convened more than eighty state legislators from forty-one states fighting on the frontlines for reproductive rights. Of those eighty, Representatives My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue) and …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 19:47 GMT

  Wednesday, June 28

  In the WA v. Idaho abortion wars, data shows Idaho is losing Now that a year has passed since women lost the right to abortion, we can assess how our neighbor Idaho’s near-total ban on it is faring. In short: It has accomplished next to nothing. You can’t …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 17:33 GMT

  Position Announcement: Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member, Washington State House of Representatives, ...

  Legislative Assistant to House Democratic Caucus Member, Washington State House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus (Multiple positions – applicant pool) OPENS: June 27, 2023 CLOSES: Open until filled. July 7, 2023, is priority application deadline. …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 19:39 GMT

  Timmons appointed to the Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council and to the Washington State Leadership Board

  OLYMPIA—Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) has been appointed to two seats: one appointment is to the Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council (WMRAC), where Timmons replaces Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle); and the second appointment is to the …

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• Published on June 23, 2023 - 22:27 GMT

  Friday, June 23

  India’s drop in tariffs on apples could be $100M win for WA growers India agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on apples, chickpeas and other U.S. exports on Thursday, eliciting a warm response from farmers and producers in Washington state. The cuts were …

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• Published on June 23, 2023 - 01:38 GMT

  Join us for a Drop-in Town Hall June 29

  We want to hear from you! Please drop-in and join Senator Noel Frame, Representative Liz Berry, and Representative Julia Reed for an informal and open discussion on the 2023 Legislative Session.  WHO: Sen. Noel Frame, Rep. Liz Berry, and Rep. Julia Reed   …

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• Published on June 23, 2023 - 01:38 GMT

  Please join us for a Drop-in Town Hall June 29

  We want to hear from you! Please drop-in and join Senator Noel Frame, Representative Liz Berry, and Representative Julia Reed for an informal and open discussion on the 2023 Legislative Session.  WHO: Sen. Noel Frame, Rep. Liz Berry, and Rep. Julia Reed   …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 22:46 GMT

  Fosse Appointed to Aerospace Workforce Council & Correctional Industries Advisory Committee

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, has been appointed to two seats the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee replacing Rep. Tarra Simmons, D- Bremerton, and the Aerospace Workforce Council. The Correctional Industries Advisory Committee is tasked …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 22:07 GMT

  Fosse Appointed to Aerospace Workforce Council & Correctional Industries Advisory Committee

  OLYMPIA – Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, has been appointed to two seats the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee replacing Rep. Tarra Simmons, D- Bremerton, and the Aerospace Workforce Council. The Correctional Industries Advisory Committee is tasked …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 17:53 GMT

  Thursday, June 22

  For residents, housing backed by state funding can be life-changing When Tracy Williams moved into a tiny home village almost three years ago, she brought with her two bins of clothes and a TV. At the time, it was all she had. Williams had spent two years …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 19:14 GMT

  Wednesday, June 21

  Summer Chinook fishing on premier WA rivers called off as salmon struggle Biologists release millions of hatchery fish into the stream each year to bolster struggling wild runs, and anglers can typically enjoy fishing all summer long. But officials from …

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