Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability

Leadership Media Availability · January 14, 2026

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Praise for Washington State Ferries

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Speaker 2 opened with a personal endorsement of the state's ferry system, noting its role transporting millions annually, serving counties in western Washington, and acting as a lifeline for island residents who depend on ferries for medical care and daily work commutes.

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Leadership held a media availability outlining priorities for the 60-day legislative session, focusing on federal policy impacts, budget-balancing options including cuts and limited revenue measures, a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1,000,000, child-care public-records concerns and allegations about missing online records, and questions about using the budget stabilization (rainy day) account.

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