Report: Washington among best states for hourly workers
Washington remains one of the best states in the country for hourly workers based on its high minimum wage and the elimination of less-than-minimum tip wages, according to a senior researcher at Oxfam America. Washington, Oregon and California are among the top five states in the index and each features some of the strongest minimum wages in the country, provide paid leave and ensure workers have the right to organize in private and public sectors, according to Oxfam. Continue reading at Axios. (Annelise Capossela)
Conversion of Washington ferry to hybrid-electric power is delayed
When Washington State Ferries took its Jumbo Mark II vessel, the Wenatchee, out of service last September to convert it from diesel to hybrid-electric power, the plan was for the boat to be back in action sometime around late summer this year. The agency now says it anticipates the project will take until summer 2025 to complete. The agency and Vigor agreed to a $100 million contract to convert the Wenatchee and another vessel, the Tacoma, to hybrid-electric power. There’s also an option to proceed with another $50 million conversion of a third boat, the Puyallup. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (WSDOT)
FundHubWA launched as all-in-one site for climate and clean energy funding
Washington State has launched FundHubWA as a centralized hub for federal and state clean energy grants. On Monday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced the launch of a new website designed to give people and organizations a way to request funding for climate and clean energy projects. According to the press release, Washington residents and businesses will have access to federal and state grants, tax incentives, and rebates that advance clean air, energy, and technology. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (FundHubWA)
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