Vacation time provides equality for all workers in every industry, in having the chance to benefit from time off with their family. It increases quality of life and contributes to…
Should we require paid vacation?
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Hello from Olympia!
Hello from Olympia! We’ll make time to watch the Seahawks win on Sunday, but when the game ends we’ll be back to work. We’re nearing the end of week three!…
Rep. Van De Wege proposes tax credit for composite manufacturing businesses
OLYMPIA—State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) announced today new legislation that gives a tax credit to new businesses in the Composite Manufacturing sector. HB 1764 provides for a 60 percent…
Statement from Rep. Ross Hunter on supplemental budget passage
Statement from Rep. Ross Hunter (D-Medina) on the passage of HB 1105 – Making 2015 supplemental operating appropriations. Sen. Andy Hill and I made a commitment to Governor Inslee last summer…
Compelling Speech from New Rep. Tom Dent (R-13) on Mental Health
We passed our first two bills today. It’s always fun on the first day – lots of people feel moved to speak and there’s always been some minor change to…