Rep. Laurie Jinkins

OLYMPIA — They may be the new kids in town, but these lawmakers haven’t wasted any time getting down to business. Beginning early last session the freshmen House Democrats have organized and advocated on behalf of a new approach to … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA — Four state lawmakers — flanked by supporters young and not-so-young, military veterans and civilians, religious and lay, Democrats and Republicans — joined in a noontime press conference today to champion marriage-equality proposals in the House of Representatives (House … Continue reading →

Last Friday was the last day of the regular session of the 2011 Legislature.  Unfortunately, there is still some business to complete – most notably, the 2011-13 operating and capital budget – so I have returned to Olympia to finish … Continue reading →

The House Ways and Means Committee on April 21 held a public hearing on Rep. Laurie Jinkins’ HB 2078, which would repeal two tax breaks to generate $170 million for K-3 class-size reduction. Check out some key moments from the … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – With support from 48 Democratic sponsors, the 11 newest members of the House Democratic Caucus today introduced a bill that would end more than $170 million worth of tax exemptions. The money would be redirected for smaller class … Continue reading →