Jill and I are praying for the victims, their families, and the people of Jacksonville following yesterday’s shooting. As we continue searching for answers, we must say clearly and forcefully that white supremacy has no place in America. Here’s my full statement.

In 2021, Washington passed a capital gains tax aimed at the rich. As of May, the state has raised nearly $850M. All of the revenue will go toward child care, early learning programs, and school construction. The rich are still doing fine. This is how it’s done, folks.

“No business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any right to continue in this country...and by living wages I mean more than a bare subsistence level. I mean the wages of decent living.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt

Let's give a shout out to the people who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. Mandemosle un saludo a la gente que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art

This #LaborDay, let's celebrate unions — the driving force behind fair wages, improved workplaces, and empowered workers. We continue to stand together in solidarity, united by the belief that every worker deserves respect, dignity, and a voice in their workplace. 💪🛠️

Today, 20% tariffs on Washington apples are being lifted. This is a great day for everyone who enjoys the world's finest apples. (1/2) nbcrightnow.com/news/india-wil…

We had higher gas prices last summer before the Climate Commitment Act went into effect! Big Oil wants us to believe climate policy is the reason for the price at the pump because it allows them to maintain their stronghold and continue to rake in billions in profit...

In case you missed Leah's Op-Ed on the Seattle Times, she unpacks Bil Oil's cynical campaign to turn consumers against climate progress, seattletimes.com/opinion/dont-l…

i like teaching lefty theory as much as the next guy but I can rarely do better at explaining the connection between capital and social-political domination than just pointing at what the guys with the capital do and say

You can escape your noncompete by moving to California.

With his first bill in the Senate in 2014, former Sen. John McCoy (D-Tulalip) established Native American Heritage Day in WA — celebrated the fourth Friday of November. When Sen. McCoy passed on earlier this year, it was clear his legacy will live on for years to come. #WALeg

The Chairmen of the Suquamish Tribe, Leonard Forsman, and the Squaxin Island Tribe, Kris Peters, write in the Seattle Times that the State of Washington has an obligation to tribes and all citizens to fix salmon-blocking culverts. seattletimes.com/opinion/wa-has…

When we fret about inflation, we need to remember why it happened in the first place.

Now all we need is for @GovInslee to sign #HB1455, championed by Rep. Monica Stonier and Sen. Dr. Derek Stanford -- and #Washington will become the 11th state where we have helped to eliminate a #HumanRights abuse that destroys girls' lives. #18NoExceptions

Paraeducators are crucial to public education. They help students overcome barriers to education — whether from learning gaps, pandemic learning loss, or special needs. @govinslee has signed #SB5882 to fund paraeducators with $72 million to help students succeed and excel.

Women should be making their own decisions about their pregnancies and when to start a family—not politicians or judges. RT if you agree.

Nearly 60 years ago, Griswold v. Connecticut affirmed Americans’ right to privacy, including the right to contraception. THIS WEEK, Senate Republicans went on the record blocking the simple right to access birth control. We'll keep fighting back against the radical GOP agenda.

Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself. Between someone who tells the truth; who knows right from wrong and will give it to the

Big corporations have driven food prices up and raked in enormous profits. Meanwhile working Americans are left to struggle. Vice President Kamala Harris will go after corporate price gouging and bring down prices.

Our current private insurance system is simply not getting the job done for the public. My goal is universal access to high quality health care for all Washingtonians. -Sen. @DerekStanford Congratulations Senator Stanford! See next Tweet! #waleg #Election2024 #election