“I applaud the House Appropriations Committee for their support of a fair wage for Washington’s workers. Today’s minimum wage is not enough for a family to make ends meet. “An…
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Rep. Mike Sells’ e-Newsletter for February 18, 2015
A Working Economy Our economy should work for everybody, not just a wealthy few. But as our state has emerged from the recession, nearly all of the gains in income…
Neat not required: bill would allow distilleries to serve mixers in their tasting rooms
OLYMPIA – It should be a sin to drink gin straight up. At the very least, it shouldn’t be the only way to legally sample it. But right now, Washington…
Rep. Tarleton statement on port shutdown
“The work that goes on at the Port of Seattle affects tens of thousands of people and businesses in King County and around the state. Our ports generate billions in…
Here’s How Much Less Women Make In Each State
A new report shows Washington ranks 33rd in the nation for the pay disparity between women and men. Washington employers pay men over $10,000 more per year than women for…