Washington’s tax code is nearly a century old, and working families are still paying the biggest share.

On this episode of OIC Answers On Campus miniseries, Rep Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss House Bill 2394, which gives the OIC’s Criminal Investigations Unit a few more tools to catch fraudsters and fraudulent actors. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

Democrats unveil WA income tax on people earning over $1 million; Trump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power; ‘Apparent ransom:’ Sen. Cantwell pushes back on DOJ lawsuit over Washington voter rolls - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Last Week in the House: Two bills heard in Community Safety that hold ICE accountable and keep them from joining WA's highly trained peace officers (HB 2648 & HB 2641). youtube.com/shorts/lY0J6...

With it raining, once again, it can feel like Groundhog Day all over again. Emerge from the shadows. Be visible, stay alert and allow some extra time and space for your fellow travelers. Have you downloaded the @wsdot.wa.gov app yet? Download it today and plan for a safe trip.

WA population hit 8M in 2025, while migration to the U.S. fell; 14,000 WA families could lose child care under proposed budget, advocates say; Sheriffs bristle at WA bill that would make ousting them simpler - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

New episode of Speaker’s Scoop us live! Speaker Jinkins breaks down what’s happening, and the bills currently being considered in the Legislature to protect Washingtonians and our first responders from federal overreach. 🎧 Listen now and stay informed. the-speakers-scoop.castos.com/episodes/pro...

Bill banning masked law enforcement clears key legislative vote, will continue to ‘move fairly quickly’; Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate; The cost of health care, not food or rent, is now Americans’ top worry - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

The Washington State House Members of Color Caucus is committed to protecting the people of our state and protecting our democracy.

We will not allow this administration to turn our nation into an authoritarian regime. My response to ICE and their unconstitutional actions, and how we're preparing.

Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown preparing WA for ‘worst-case’ ICE scenario; House Bill Aims To Establish Statewide Food Security Strategy; Inside Seattle’s grocery price spike - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Rep. Chipalo Street talks housing in a recent episode of Capitol Ideas! Check it out: open.spotify.com/show/5BFAwNV...

Today, leaders of the 4 legislative caucuses, Democratic and Republican, of the WA State Legislature sent a letter to President Trump supporting my request for a major disaster declaration. Our state leaders are united in supporting residents and businesses harmed by December's historic flooding.

Speaker’s Scoop is back ☕️🏛️ Want the inside scoop on what’s happening in the House, what we’re working on this week, and what it means for your community? Check out the latest edition from Speaker Jinkins and stay in the loop. housedemocrats.wa.gov/speakers-sco...

WA asks Trump for $21 million in FEMA aid for flood victims; Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says; In WA, thousands are forgoing health insurance this year. Here’s why - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a leader who knew that progress takes courage, persistence, + collective action. The arc of the moral universe bends toward justice because people keep showing up, speaking out, and refusing to give up on one another or the dream that this nation has promised.

Police group to consider expelling Sheriff Keith Swank for ‘threatening’ remarks; New bill would ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide in Washington state; Microsoft jumps into WA Legislature’s housing debate - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

They’re back. Here’s what to know as WA Legislature convenes for 2026 session; Could Washington state sue over ICE?; WA court won’t stop counties from suing for public defense funding - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Tune in LIVE now to the Opening Day Ceremony of the 2026 Legislative Session via TVW: tvw.org/video/house-... #waleg

The 2026 legislative session is officially underway. Welcome to Olympia! 🌲⚖️📝

A recent study published by the UW has alleged that ICE continues to be able to access state agency databases to identify and target individuals for immigration enforcement. Full statement from the Members of Color Caucus: housedemocrats.wa.gov/mocc/2026/01...

Driver data used for immigration arrests, UW reveals; WA lawmakers agree on the need for roadwork — not how to pay for it; ‘Our kids need help.’ Washington schools chief calls for tax reforms to fund education - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Yesterday, House Majority Leader Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon prefiled an amendment to the Washington State Constitution that, if passed during the upcoming legislative session, would allow mid-cycle redistricting of the state's congressional map when another state does so first.

WA Dems push to redraw congressional map amid national redistricting blitz; A 7.5-million-ton mistake about the benefits of the Climate Commitment Act; WA keeps recommending 15 vaccines for kids, dismissing new federal guidance - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

WA Gov. Ferguson’s ferry plan tested by three broken boats; Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington; A rare milestone: City of Lakewood reports zero homicides in 2025 - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state; Regional FEMA offices slashed by DOGE face further cuts; disaster response may suffer; Seattle-area Somalis seek officials’ help with daycare doxxing, immigration crackdown - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

This year it shouldn't be too hard for Santa to choose what goes on his naughty and nice list...

The Ghosts of Bad Policy Past are back! The GOP vision for our state? Outdated ideas. Wasted taxpayer dollars. Less support for kids and retirees. Washington deserves forward-thinking solutions, not a holiday rerun of policies that hurt working families.

It was sobering to see the damage from flooding in places like Sumas and Everson. However, the response in those communities and across the state has been inspiring.

Gov. asks for $244M in housing $, plans ‘Dept of Housing’; WA AG rebukes federal strategy to ban gender care for minors; As feds further restrict gender affirming care for minors, trans kids already can't get medical care in Spokane - Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

As flooding continues to impact communities across Western Washington, we are deeply grateful to the first responders, emergency managers, public works crews, nonprofit partners, and volunteers working around the clock, + to neighbors who are checking in and taking care of one another.

Governor does ‘sobering’ tour of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack in damage review; WA carbon market revenue hits $4.3B as prices reach record; Washington’s biggest polluter ordered to keep burning coal by Trump administration - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Ferguson will tap emergency funding to aid WA residents hit by flooding; Hundreds of thousands without power across the state; WA Congressional delegation flags declining Tacoma detention center conditions in letter to ICE - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

First death confirmed in Washington’s historic flooding; WA agency investigating police deadly force expanding to Pierce County; About 200,000 drug convictions in Washington still eligible to be cleared - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Long path to recovery ahead for areas hit by Washington’s record floods; New atmospheric river will make PNW ‘the wettest place in the world over the next six days’; Western Washington braces for more rain and flooding this week - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

As Hanukkah begins, we wish a joyful Festival of Lights to all who celebrate. May this season of light and resilience bring peace and renewal. 🕎

Rivers have crested, but Western Washington flood threat still looms; Organizers raise alarm after spotting farmworkers in fields in Skagit County amid floods; Northwest floods offer sneak peek of hotter climate's toll - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

OPT INTO local government alerts. These are different than the wireless emergency alert systems and you may get MORE information such as road closed notifications and critical flooding information. Yes, you may have to set up an account with your county to do this. mil.wa.gov/alerts#local #wawx

The Federal Way Link is open — expanding light rail further south!

Seattle City Council approves new police contract, boosting pay, expanding crisis response; Spokane County seeks new drone surveillance program ahead of World Cup; How Seattle is getting ready to host the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Pregnancy-related deaths are increasing in WA. Most could be prevented; Affordable housing groups in Tacoma ask officials to limit renter protections; WA traffic stops show racial disparities, per capita, according to WSP report - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Most children charged as adults in WA are youth of color; Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA’s 2026 legislative session; As Ferguson says he’s focused on cuts over tax hikes, some Democrats say cuts would be too deep - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

This bill protects workers, and gives employers the clarity, resources, + support they need to understand their rights. It ensures timely notice of I-9 audits, strengthens protections on the job, + upholds our urgent commitment to keep WA families safe, together.

Policy in Action: The Climate Commitment Act Turning polluter dollars into cleaner air, safer communities, and real climate solutions.

WA’s Somali community speaks out after president’s criticism; Federal backlash to DC shooting sparks fear among Whatcom immigrants; Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities – a day set out to promote the rights and well-being of our neighbors, friends, and loved ones with disabilities.

Families worry as cost of autism therapy comes under state scrutiny; Federal changes will increase WA homelessness, AG warns in new Trump lawsuit; King County sees continued decline in gun violence - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Seattle's holiday spending tops national average; Gov. Bob Ferguson unveils first appointment to WA state Supreme Court; WA fines Regence Blue Shield $550K over shortfalls with mental health coverage - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

Farmworkers sue Trump administration over threat to wages; For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply; Trump to push new Republican plan on Obamacare subsidies - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg

WA Legislature to consider requiring union talks over government use of AI; Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns; WA's obesity rate is up, but still ranks low - Today's Daily E-Clips housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg