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The official account for Washington State's House of Representatives Democratic Caucus (not the Democrats in Congress) #waleg
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After 43 days, the federal government has reopened. While Washington state will continue to have to contend with the effects of Trump's H.R. 1 on SNAP benefits, we are happy to share the bill signed into law funds the federal SNAP program through September 2026.
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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
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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 https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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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
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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 https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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
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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 https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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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
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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 https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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WA declares emergency so Sea-Tac will get fuel despite pipeline leak; It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own WA license plate; Food benefit cuts still affect many people in WA - Today's Daily E-Clips
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WA declares emergency so Sea-Tac will get fuel despite pipeline leak; It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own WA license plate; Food benefit cuts still affect many people in WA - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Trans day of remembrance is about honoring the people we have lost to anti-trans violence over the last year. As House Democrats we strive to make Washington a place where transgender people can feel safe, can actively participate in their communities, can thrive.

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November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Everyone deserves a place to call home — in every community. When House Democrats passed HB 1220 in 2021, we made it clear that every city must plan for housing that meets the needs of all income levels.
HB 1220 - city planning must include housing plans for all income levels
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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WA cities reconsider Flock traffic cameras as judge rules their data is public; OP-ED: The Republican federal budget bill has devastated Washington families; Seattle braces for mutated flu strain spread - Today's Daily E-Clips
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WA cities reconsider Flock traffic cameras as judge rules their data is public; The Republican federal budget bill has devastated Washington families; Seattle braces for mutated flu strain spread - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills; 2 decades later, a Fed. Native Homeownership Program in WA has yet to convert a single home to ownership; In 2021 an ambulance ride in Spokane was $975. Next year = 5 times higher -
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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills; Two decades later, a Federal Native Homeownership Program in WA has yet to convert a single home to ownership; In 2021 an ambulance ride in Spokane was $975. Next year it will be more than 5 times higher - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Air travel, SNAP benefits, back pay at issue as federal gov. slowly reopens; Family files lawsuit against telehealth company they say contributed to WSU student’s suicide; Seattle Starbucks workers on the picket kick off nationwide strike: housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-... #waleg
Air travel, SNAP benefits, back pay at issue as federal government slowly reopens; Family files lawsuit against telehealth company they say contributed to WSU student’s suicide; Seattle Starbucks workers on the picket kick off nationwide strike - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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After 43 days, the federal government has reopened. While Washington state will continue to have to contend with the effects of Trump's H.R. 1 on SNAP benefits, we are happy to share the bill signed into law funds the federal SNAP program through September 2026.
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Why apprenticeship programs are seeing growth in WA; End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers; Philanthropy grant to add 10,000 preschool slots in WA to backfill budget cuts - Today's Daily E-Clips
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Why apprenticeship programs are seeing growth in WA; End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers; Philanthropy grant to add 10,000 preschool slots in WA to backfill budget cuts - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump's wide-ranging tariffs; WA's hungry are in limbo as emergency SNAP funds will arrive late after court order; Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says - Today's Daily E-Clips
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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump's wide-ranging tariffs; WA's hungry are in limbo as emergency SNAP funds will arrive late after court order; Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?; WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights; Education Department sued over new student loan forgiveness rule - Today's Daily E-Clips
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November 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Almost 1M WA residents wonder how they will eat in Nov. Full SNAP benefits will not be issued if the fed govt remains shut down. #waleg passed the state budget (SB 5167) with funding the gov is able to transfer to the Emergency Food Assistance Program. That’s more than $2M/week to food banks.
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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For Seattle families facing SNAP loss, new grassroots effort brings relief in Ballard; Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax; WA spent a billion in tax breaks to help tech dominate. Was it worth it? - Today's Daily E-Clips: bit.ly/DailyEclips #waleg
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding; 'There is no other option' as medical costs in Kitsap and WA jails soar; WA Head Start closures leave thousands of families without childcare - Today's Daily E-Clips
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Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding; 'There is no other option' as medical costs in Kitsap and WA jails soar; WA Head Start closures leave thousands of families without childcare - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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When the Capitol goes quiet, democracy doesn’t. Staff have heard footsteps, faint organ music, and seen maybe a ghost or two - reminding us that every bill leaves a spirit behind. 👻

📸: Washington State Archives, Susan Parish Photograph Collection, 1889-1990 #HappyHalloween
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October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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WA police data gaps let the feds in, report finds; WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears; In WA, cleaning up mold in rental housing is complicated - Today's Daily E-Clips
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October 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”, is now federal law, and it’s reshaping our health care system for the worse, even here in Washington State. #BigBetrayalBill
H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”, is now federal law, and it’s reshaping our health care system for the worse, even here in Washington State.
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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$1.3M to remove toxic fluorescent lights in WA schools left on the table; The national redistricting wars enter a new phase; Thousands of preschoolers could lose access to Head Start due to shutdown - Today's Daily E-Clips
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$1.3M to remove toxic fluorescent lights in WA schools left on the table; The national redistricting wars enter a new phase; Thousands of preschoolers could lose access to Head Start due to shutdown - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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A new car vs health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K; Trump administration announces requirements to pass US citizenship test have increased; Many WA counties aren’t verifying if accused domestic abusers are turning over their guns - Today's E-Clips: bit.ly/DailyEclips #waleg
October 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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WA governor moves to improve state consultation with tribes; Judge blocks Trump cuts to WA climate resilience money; WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through most of November - Today's Daily E-Clips
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WA governor moves to improve state consultation with tribes; Judge blocks Trump cuts to WA climate resilience money; WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through most of November - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
October 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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WA homebuyers in flood-prone areas are stranded amid government shutdown; You should have your ballot and local voters’ pamphlet; WA families face tough choices as healthcare premiums rise by the thousands - Today's Daily E-Clips
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WA homebuyers in flood-prone areas are stranded amid government shutdown; You should have your ballot and local voters’ pamphlet; WA families face tough choices as healthcare premiums rise by the thousands - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Feds searched security systems at 18 WA police agencies, report finds; Everett man in 'indefinite' ICE custody; Errol the courthouse dog retires after a decade of service - Today's Daily E-Clips
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Feds searched security systems at 18 WA police agencies, report finds; Everett man in 'indefinite' ICE custody; Errol the courthouse dog retires after a decade of service - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg
October 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM