People who reported COVID-19 violations get death threats after state releases their names Some people who reported suspected violations of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home proclamations are receiving death threats and…
Year: 2020
Sen. Billig and Speaker Jinkins issue statement on Senate Republican refusal to extend emergency domestic violence protections
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) issued the statement below following the refusal today of Senate Republican leadership to sign off on…
Friday, May 8
$2.1 billion in unemployment benefits paid in Washington More than $2.1 billion has been paid out to people seeking unemployment benefits in Washington state during the coronavirus pandemic, with more…
Shewmake brings together workers and policymakers to find solutions to Intalco closure
OLYMPIA – Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Whatcom) virtually convened Intalco workers, labor representatives, Alcoa corporate representatives, economists and a bipartisan group of local, state, and federal policymakers to discuss potential solutions…
Thursday, May 7
Long-term care facilities linked to 61% of WA virus deaths More than 60% of coronavirus deaths in Washington are linked to long-term care facilities and authorities say more than 250…