Washington State House Democratic leader Joe Fitzgibbon acknowledges drinking alcohol prior to the hearing
Washington Lawmaker’s Apology After Alcohol-Influenced Hearing A Democratic lawmaker in Washington state has issued an apology, acknowledging that he attended a committee hearing while under the influence of alcohol and made some slurred remarks during the session. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, who serves as the House majority leader, spoke before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday […]
House leader Joe Fitzgibbon expresses regret for drinking prior to the hearing
A Democratic lawmaker from Washington state has issued an apology after admitting he showed up to a committee hearing while under the influence of alcohol. His speech was noticeably slurred during the session, which raised concerns. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, the majority leader in the state House, addressed the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday to discuss […]