Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Washington State House Democratic Caucus•radiocuts.leg.wa.gov

Welcome to Capitol Ideas. This is where members of the majority Democratic caucus in the Washington State House of Representatives sit down at the Capitol and talk about ideas. Ideas like strong schools, enduring values, equity, affordable and accessible healthcare, tax fairness, thriving small businesses, inclusion, a clean environment. You know: good ideas.

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Episodes

Rep. Laurie Jinkins talks about transgender rights.

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma).

Jan 26, 2016•14 min

Rep. Tana Senn on paycheck equity

Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island).

Dec 15, 2015•14 min

Rep. Marcus Riccelli: From staff member to lawmaker

Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane).

Oct 06, 2015•13 min

Learning the Ropes: Rep. Monica Stonier returns to Capitol Ideas to talk about moving from the classroom to the Capitol.

Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) talked with Capitol Ideas a few days before being sworn in as a brand-new state lawmaker, after more than a decade as a classroom teacher and teaching coach. What was that transition like, and what did she learn in her first two years? Listen in and find out.

Jun 30, 2014•18 min

House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan assesses 2014 Legislature as it nears the session's midpoint.

House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington) talks about House Democratic priorities, what's passed, and what hasn't, as the clock ticks down on the first half of the 2014 session.

Feb 08, 2014•6 min

Rep. Laurie Jinkins on the Washington State Reproductive Parity Act

Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) talks about the fight to ensure that reproductive parity continues to be a Washington tradition.

Jan 22, 2014•5 min

Being vice chair: Rep. Timm Ormsby

By most any measure, the House Appropriations Committee is one of the plum assignments, and one of the key decision-making groups, in the Washington State Legislature. Rep. Timm Ormsby is vice chair of the committee, and today he reflects on just what that means.

Mar 28, 2013•16 min

Rep. Tina Orwall: From New Kid to Seasoned Lawmaker

Our guest today is state Representative Tina Orwall. Tina represents Washington’s 33rd legislative district, a South King County district that includes Sea-Tac, Des Moines, Normandy Park and large parts of both Burien and Kent. Before running for office in 2008, Tina focused her energy on strategic planning in health care and workforce development, affordable-housing efforts, advocacy for military veterans, developing public-private partnerships. In Olympia, she serves as assistant speaker pro t...

Feb 11, 2012•17 min

Rep. Laurie Jinkins: A Busy First Year

Our guest today is state Representative Laurie Jinkins. Laurie represents Washington’s 27th legislative district, a vaguely mushroom-shaped piece of northern Pierce County that includes most of Tacoma and all of Ruston, and stretches from Fife in the east to Highway 16 in the west. Representative Jinkins is midway through her first two-year term in the House. Before running for office in 2010, Laurie was – and still is -- deputy director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, managing it...

Jul 15, 2011•19 min

Rep. Cindy Ryu: A Freshman's Take

Welcome to the first Capitol Ideas podcast of 2011. It’s a new year, a new session, and we’re speaking today with a new member of the Legislature, Washington state Representative Cindy Ryu. Cindy was elected in November to represent the state’s 32nd legislative district, a north King and south Snohomish county district that stretches from Edmonds in the northwest all the way down to Kirkland in the southeast. In between, the district includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Shoreline, Cindy’s hom...

Jan 18, 2011•9 min

A Conversation with Rep. Mike Sells

We’re speaking today with state Representative Mike Sells. Mike represents Washington’s 38th legislative district, a fast-growing Snohomish County district that includes Everett, Marysville and Tulalip. Mike is vice chair of the House Higher Education, and he’s also a member of the Transportation and General Government Appropriations committees. We spoke recently in his Everett office.

Jun 21, 2010•12 min

A Conversation with Rep. Tina Orwall

State Rep. Tina Orwall represents Washington's 33rd Legislative District, including the communities of Des Moines, SeaTac, and Normandy Park, as well as parts of Burien and the west half of the city of Kent. The Democratic freshman serves as vice chair of the House Human Services Committee and is a member of the chamber’s education and capital-budget panels as well.

Jun 17, 2010•14 min

Building a Bridge: Rep. Larry Springer

One of the most pressing, most expensive, and most controversial projects in Washington state today is the proposed replacement of the State Route 520 floating bridge that spans Lake Washington. It’s a bridge that’s used by more than 150,000 people every day, connecting the city of Seattle with Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond and other cities on the east side of the lake. Replacing the bridge will be a massive project, and as a lawmaker whose district includes the eastern terminus of the bridge, Rep...

Oct 14, 2009•16 min

Rep. Timm Ormsby and Legislative Assistant Shannon Waechter: Working Together

Rep. Timm Ormsby (D-Spokane) and Legislative Assistant Shannon Waechter give a behind-the-scenes look at how a legislative office works.

Jan 29, 2009•9 min

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