As the attention focuses on some major modifications to the state’s unemployment insurance system moving through the Legislature in order to provide tax relief to businesses and extended benefits to…
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Rep. Cody and Sen. Keiser: repealing health care reform would hurt WA
Seniors would pay more for Medicare, and budget would also take a hit OLYMPIA — The two chairs of the health care committees in the state capitol say what’s happening…
Representative Hunt’s January 14 E-memo
January 14, 2011Legislative Update Happy New Year and welcome to the 2011 legislative session! This is the first of my electronic newsletters; I hope you find these “e-memos” useful. Feel…
Carlyle picked to work on state budget, higher education
OLYMPIA – In another critical year for the state, leaders in the House have picked Rep. Reuven Carlyle to serve on the budget-writing Ways and Means Committee. Carlyle, D-Seattle, will…
Liias proposes bill to bolster small businesses
OLYMPIA – State Rep. Marko Liias had introduced legislation with a package of proposals to support small businesses and encourage their growth. Liias, D-Edmonds, has spent the last year listening…