OLYMPIA – On Friday, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1988 by Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) to spur clean technology development by deferring sales and use taxes on…
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WA State Rideshare Drivers Win Best in Nation Pay and Benefits, “Expanding Fairness” Bill Clears WA State Senate

OLYMPIA, WA, March 4, 2022 — Today, the Washington State Senate passed House Bill 2076 State Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) to create the highest statewide minimum wage for rideshare drivers in…
Bills to Clarify Police Reform Laws Signed by Governor and Now in Effect

OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed a pair of bills Friday to clarify portions of the police reform package passed by the Legislature last year. Last year, legislators passed a…
Senate Passes WA Silenced No More Act, Sends to Governor

OLYMPIA, WA, March 3, 2022 — The Washington Senate passed the WA Silenced No More Act tonight taking the state closer to protecting workers from the abusive use of non-disclosure…
House passes historic Move Ahead Washington transportation package

Olympia – On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Move Ahead WA, a transportation package that invests in a sustainable, inclusive future for Washington’s transportation sector. The 16-year,…