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Vancouver Rep. Monica Stonier emerges as strong voice in the House

Lawmaker says fostering bipartisan cooperation big part of her job as majority floor leader

By Shari Phiel, Columbian staff writer
Published: April 11, 2023, 6:04am
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Majority Floor Leader Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, left, talks with Minority Floor Leader, Republican Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, center, and Republican Rep. Morgan Irwin, right, during a previous session in Olympia.
Majority Floor Leader Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, left, talks with Minority Floor Leader, Republican Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, center, and Republican Rep. Morgan Irwin, right, during a previous session in Olympia. (The Columbian files) Photo Gallery

OLYMPIA — Washington’s 2023 legislative session will soon draw to a close. Along with all the late-night negotiations and budget battles, this year’s session could also be remembered as the year women took control of the House of Representatives.

Along with Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, serving as Speaker of the House, and Rep.

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