Proposed bill in Washington state would give unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would extend unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike was up for a public hearing in ...
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Olympia got Jesse: Gov. Ferguson appoints consumer journalist to lead Results Washington
Invoking the catchphrase that defined Jesse Jones' career, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that he has hired the former consumer ...
Lawmakers propose huge tax increase for single-payer health care in Washington state | Opinion
The trust is essentially the first step toward a single-payer, government-based system for Washington state.” | Opinion ...
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Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to WA nannies, housekeepers and gardeners
Senate Bill 5023 seeks to resolve longstanding discriminatory labor policies. Advocates note that nannies, housekeepers, ...
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Clearing the pathway out of poverty: Southwest Washington activists lobby in Olympia
Activists across Washington have a dream: to end discrimination and alleviate the root causes of systemic poverty across the state.
Families of dead inmates urge Washington lawmakers to back oversight bill
Washington law currently lacks statewide jail standards and independent oversight measures. It’s up to the more than 50 jails in the state to police themselves.
Washington lawmakers look to cap rental increases and fees in revived bill
Opponents say the bill will drive out developers and small landlords, while supporters say it will help people budget.
Budget deficit looms as legislators return to Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Legislators returned to Olympia Monday facing the largest potential budget deficit in state history, based ...
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Gun-safety advocates push for new, ‘common-sense’ restrictions in the WA Legislature
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility is proposing bills governing firearm storage, background checks and how much ammunition someone can buy.
Op-Ed: Why Washington-grown food is facing a crisis (and how Olympia is making it worse)
Even though locally- and regionally-grown food is celebrated in Washington state, the reality is that fewer and fewer types ...
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Arcadius Cruz, Orting wrestling — Cardinals freshman defeated Gila Ridge (AZ) High School’s Cannon Farrar via 12-7 decision ...