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Minimum wage, paid sick and safe leave bills introduced in Legislature
OLYMPIA – A group of lawmakers in Olympia introduced bills that would work toward ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed by raising the state’s minimum wage and requiring…
Orwall’s bill could bring justice for rape victims in Washington
Back in November, KING 5 reported that Seattle Police Department’s records show that in a little over a decade, 1,641 rape kits were booked into evidence. But only 365 were…
Media Advisory: Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave
MEDIA ADVISORY Who: State Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma (27th Legislative District) & Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Lake Stevens (46th Legislative District) What: Press availability on raising the minimum wage and paid…
Lawmakers elect Tarleton, Bergquist, Ryu, Riccelli and McBride to leadership
OLYMPIA — House Democrats elected a wide mix of lawmakers to posts in leadership: three women and two men, an experienced lawmaker from Spokane and a freshmen from Federal Way….