Laurie Jinkins is Washington state’s first woman and first lesbian Speaker of the House. In her first session as Speaker, she led the House Democratic Caucus in focusing on ending homelessness, increasing access to childcare, bringing down health care costs and addressing climate change.
Elected to the State House of Representatives in 2010, Laurie chaired the Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee, and served on the House Appropriations, Capital Budget, Environment, Health Care & Wellness and Transportation committees.
In addition to her service in the Legislature, Laurie serves as Senior Advisor at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. She started her career in the state Attorney General’s Office litigating child abuse and neglect cases and went on to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Health at the State Department of Health.
Laurie is a native Midwesterner and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law (then the University of Puget Sound School of Law).
Laurie and her wife, Laura, (married for 31 or 6 years depending on how you count) live in Tacoma with their son Wulf.
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4 months ago
Ice Cream Method of the Day: Ice Cream in a Bag!
Did you know you can make delicious ice cream in zip-lock bags? I didn't until recently either, but I like the idea and the creativity of making something delicious. Especially, if you can make a fun game out and eat ice cream!
What you Need:
2 small Ziplock bags
1 large Ziplock
Cream
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Flavoring of your choosing
Ice
Rock Salt: I found ice cream salt at Safeway (Hilltop & Proctor)
Here’s a quick and easy ice cream method. It takes about 15-20mins to make, but I suggest taking turns shaking because your hands will be cold. Maybe a game of hot potato in the backyard, except this will be ice cream shake and toss.
What flavor will you be making for Sunday?
here's a link if you want more info or ideas for making ice cream in a bag. ... See MoreSee Less
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On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."
For months the Washington House Dems have been focusing on these four priorities. I'd love to say he got the idea from us but either way, our thinking is highly aligned. Either way, we're on the same track and it's the right track to be on.
After taking the oath of office this afternoon, I got right to work taking action to:
- Control the pandemic
- Provide economic relief
- Tackle climate change
- Advance racial equity