A few #waleg reporters past and present gathered to take a swing at one of the two press houses still standing (but not for long).

The Washington State Standard is launching next week! Looking for more coverage of a possible #waleg special session or a governor's race that's already heating up? Jerry Cornfield Bill Lucia and I are ready to get started covering all things WA state government. Give us a follow!

One of the most exciting things about the Washington State Standard is our super talented reporting team. Joining our nonprofit newsroom and keeping you up to date on state policy and politics in Olympia and beyond: Jerry Cornfield Laurel Demkovich @gracesdeng. #waleg buff.ly/44imCRw

And we're live! washingtonstatestandard.com

New Washington state House Republican leader, Drew Stokesbary, speaks with Laurel Demkovich about the path ahead for his party in a Legislature where Democrats have a lock on power. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/05/09/was…

"We’re looking at revamping and resetting the whole system." Despite expanded funding, advocates say there's still a long way to go delivering adequate child care options in Washington state. (Laurel Demkovich reports) buff.ly/3LZxUSu

The Washington state Legislature's special session to settle on a new drug possession law is kicking off now. Follow along throughout the day with live updates from Washington State Standard reporters Jerry Cornfield and Laurel Demkovich. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/05/16/oly…

today is my first day as a statehouse reporter with Washington State Standard! send tips or just say hi: [email protected] 💌💖 also, subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with my work! washingtonstatestandard.com/subscribe/

This received a couple lines from Hilary Franz on Wednesday. I suspect it will be a story line at times in the campaign now that Laurel Demkovich has provided more details. #waleg #waelex Dave Reichert For Governor @BobFergusonAG Mark Mullet

New: Pipeline that @GovInslee blames for contributing to higher gas prices is not shut down as he said several times at news conference Thursday. It's been open for weeks. washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/07/21/pip… #waleg #waelex AWB Affordable Fuel WA Climate Solutions | on bsky

When the state Department of Corrections said in June it would close Larch Corrections Center by October, workers, prisoners, and lawmakers were all among those caught off guard. (by Laurel Demkovich) #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/08/28/was…

About 80 people incarcerated at Larch Corrections Facility in southwest Washington work on wildland firefighting crews. @Hilary_FranzCPL and others say the prison's closure could hurt the state's firefighting response capabilities in the region. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/08/29/pri…

New Washington state building codes that aim to protect properties on the fringe of forests and other natural land are sparking controversy. (by Laurel Demkovich) #waleg buff.ly/3SlrstV

Housing & homelessness loom large on the minds of WA voters- Tacoma, Spokane & Bellingham each have Nov. 7 ballot measures on these issues. Both voters & candidates have cited them as top priorities, reports Laurel Demkovich: crosscut.com/politics/2023/… #waelex #housing #politics

Aging parents caring for disabled adult children worry what’s next | Parents play a crucial role in Washington as caregivers for people with developmental disabilities. But difficult questions arise in their later years. (by Laurel Demkovich) washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/11/27/ach…

Senate Dems have said no a second time to passing a rent 'stabilization' bill. This time it lapsed in the Ways and Means Committee. (via Laurel Demkovich ) washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/02/26/pla… Backers want Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig to intercede but he's never publicly backed it.

On The Impact this week: initiative hearings and late session takeaways. Press panel with @reporterellen The Spokesman-Review and Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard. #waleg Watch it here: tvw.org/video/the-impa…

This one's for the press girlies who kicked serious butt in Olympia this session. The #waleg press corps has never looked so good!! Incredibly grateful for this crew (as well as Jerry Cornfield, not pictured here and not a girlie, but 100% deserving of huge thanks too!)