On March 8, 2017, the state House of Representatives passed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act, which aims to close the gender pay gap in Washington state by prohibiting pay secrecy…
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Levy cliff update and small business licensing
Levy cliff update: It passed and is on to the Governor’s desk! I have been working hard to find a way to fully fund education over the last 10 months….
State House OKs bills to streamline public records process
From the Everett Herald: OLYMPIA — An effort aimed at making it smoother though potentially more costly to obtain public records has cleared a critical legislative hurdle. The state House…
House approves Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—The Equal Pay Opportunity Act was the last bill considered on the House floor this evening. It passed on a 61-36 vote and is on its way to the Senate….
Session Update and Saturday Town Hall
Dear Neighbors: We’ve passed the halfway point in the 2017 legislative session. Here’s a quick update on the bills I’m working on for our community. Thurston County Courthouse The 39-year…