State Rep. Cindy Ryu has launched a campaign to unseat Sen. Jesse Salomon, saying the colleague she once endorsed is “too ...

Two Democratic state lawmakers are set to clash in 2026 in one of the party’s strongholds in western Washington. State Rep.

Gov. Bob Ferguson said he'll consider whether to call lawmakers back for a special session due to massive cuts in the GOP tax bill to Medicaid and other funds.

The BriefWhile the month of June and Pride weekend are seen as celebrations for the LGBTQ+ community, the movement is built ...

Both House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen knew one of the victims, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

Both House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen knew one of the victims, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, worked with Hortman on policies for years. He said he considered her a friend. “Just heartbreaking,” Pedersen said.

OLYMPIA – The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Washington House and Senate released a joint statement Sunday condemning political violence following the assassination and attempted ...

State Senator Jamie Pedersen was elected Senate Majority Leader in November 2024 - joining House Speaker Laurie Jinkins as two of Washington state's top legislative leaders.