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Bill for reasonable rest breaks for hospital workers clears committee | February 19, 2025
OLYMPIA – The House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee unanimously passed legislation to add flexibility to health care workers’ break times Tuesday. Current rules require meal breaks to take place…
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Bill establishing Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program passes committee | February 18, 2025
Olympia— State Rep. Julia Reed (D- Seattle) continues her work with students and universities to expand friction-free pathways from high school to post secondary education for all Washingtonians. HB 1557,…
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Rep. Lisa Parshley: Give workers a voice on new technologies being introduced in their workspaces | February 18, 2025
OLYMPIA—A bill strengthening workers voice and bargaining rights passed through the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee today. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia), House Bill 1622 allows public sector…
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12’s Just Scored – House Declares an Official 12s Day! | February 17, 2025
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1759 today designating Dec. 12th as “Day of the 12s”. As the official name for Seahawks fans, the 12’s…
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Kloba’s People’s Privacy Act Clears Committee | February 14, 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington state is one step closer to stronger digital privacy protections as Rep. Shelley Kloba’s (D–Kenmore) People’s Privacy Act successfully advanced out of committee on February 14. This…
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Legislative Black Caucus Condemns House Bill 1959: A Threat to Racial Equity and Justice in Washington | February 13, 2025
The Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (WSLBC) strongly condemns House Bill 1959, which seeks to dismantle the Office of Equity and gut efforts aimed at achieving racial and social justice…
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Ortiz-Self releases statement on Governor Ferguson’s 2/13/25 press conference | February 13, 2025
Para español, ver más abajo State Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, released the statement below on Governor Ferguson’s remarks about the Keep Washington Working Act during his press conference earlier today:…
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Taylor Bill Provides Equity in End-of-life Care Administration | February 13, 2025
OLYMPIA—When faced with a terminal illness or sudden accident, having end-of-life care instructions can provide peace of mind and lessen anxiety for friends and family who might have to make…
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