State Sen. Lovelett of Anacortes elected majority caucus chair ahead of session

Washington state Sen. Liz Lovelett has been unanimously elected majority caucus chair by her Democratic colleagues ahead of the Legislature’s session beginning Jan. 11. In the role, she will lead caucus meetings, help set legislative priorities and coordinate strategy on bills and votes. Lovelett, who has represented the 40th Legislative District since 2019, said she would focus on issues including housing, food, health care, the environment and public schools.