OLYMPIA – Today, the House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at streamlining the collective bargaining process for Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) members at the Department of Corrections…
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House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Public Employees Retire
OLYMPIA – Some state employees, particularly those in the Department of Corrections, are working well past retirement. They are unable to retire because they rely on employer-provided medical coverage and…
Gov. Signs Fosse Bill to Boost Building Decarbonization
OLYMPIA – According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the buildings sector is the state’s second-biggest carbon polluter, accounting for 27% of statewide emissions. Unfortunately, current incentives haven’t driven…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Fosse Bill Expands Incentives for Decarbonization in Large Buildings
OLYMPIA – In a significant step towards addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that would increase incentive payments for decarbonization…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Fosse Bill Expands Construction Apprenticeship Opportunities for Incarcerated Individuals
OLYMPIA – Today, the House Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee voted out House Bill 2084. Introduced by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), the legislation establishes an oversight committee tasked with…