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Q&A: Manka Dhingra makes the case for three behavioral health bills headed to executive session

Senator Manka Dhingra is the Chair of the Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care. Today, the Committee held public hearings for...Read More

Morning Wire: Health policy update, Coronavirus, Rep. Mia Gregerson

“I just love the Wire.” That’s what we heard recently from one long time Olympia insider, which was so refreshing for so many reasons. We’re...Read More

Senate Democrats elect most diverse leadership team in history

Senate Democrats will be led by the most diverse leadership team in the history of the Washington State Legislature when lawmakers return to Olympia in...Read More

Governor signs Sen. Dhingra’s domestic violence gun legislation

Of the broad package of gun-safety related measures that were heard during the 2018 session, very few made it out of committee. Even fewer made...Read More

Nelson: New Senate Majority will put people before politics

Senate Democratic Leader Sharon Nelson released the statement below following the election of Manka Dhingra Tuesday night and a change in the majority in the Washington State...Read More

Wire Poll: Democrat holds significant lead in the 45th Senate race

According to the latest Wire Poll, Democratic candidate Manka Dhingra holds a 51% – 39% lead over her Republican opponent Jinyoung Englund in the 45th...Read More

Morning Wire: Reichert for Gov?, Seattle Seahawks, Rep. Joe Schmick

The purpose of the Washington State Wire is to provide smart, strategic content with thoughtful brevity. We create original content, and we lean on the...Read More

Dhingra holds lead over Englund in new poll

A poll conducted by Myers Research | Strategic Services shows that Democratic candidate Manka Dhingra has a double-digit lead over her Republican opponent Jinyoung Englund....Read More

70% of candidates in biggest races are women

We took a look at the candidates for mayor on the ballot this fall in the largest cities in Washington State.  Not all cities directly...Read More

Election night podcast, Elway poll, my thanks

It’s a busy time this week with the primary and the aftermath of health care reform.  We’ve got a couple of insights for you from...Read More