Washington state Rep. Tami Green argues that the state should not pay injured workers with a lump-sum buyout known as “compromise-and-release.” Workers might not make the decision that is in…
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Rep. Chris Reykdal’s March 25 Legislative Update: Examine Tax Exemptions Yourself
As we near the closing weeks of session, the anticipation of the pending budget decisions is building. The days have gotten longer, the discussions more difficult, and the need to…
Rep. Sells’ e-memo for March 25
The final cutoff for the policy committees has now passed, and only a week remains for fiscal committees to finish their work. After that, all our focus will be…
Pearson, Hurst sponsor legislation to enact prison safety recommendations
Governor’s independent report outlines 15 ways to make correctional facilities safer for staff On Jan. 29, Corrections Officer Jayme Biendl was brutally murdered by an inmate with a violent past…
Rep. Stanford’s e-memo for March 23
Dear Neighbors, Over the past two weeks we have seen dramatic videos of the earthquake and tsunami that have devastated Japan. I’ve been horrified by the terrible loss of…