OLYMPIA–The House concurred with Senate amendments to a bill which will make it easier for truckers and the businesses who rely upon them. House Bill 1273 will align Washington’s state…
House and Senate pass Ryu legislation to help truckers
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House puts a record $1 billion toward building local schools
State construction budget also invests $800 million in higher education projects OLYMPIA—On a bipartisan vote of 95-2, the House of Representatives passed a state construction budget with a massive $1.8…
Chapman rural jobs bill: One year of free tuition for high-demand fields
“This is about revitalizing timber country and farm country,” Rep. Chapman said. “Research tells us one year of education beyond high school is the tipping point for people to get family wage jobs. We also know local businesses need workers with advanced skills. This legislation brings those two things together.”
Stateline: With growth of the gig economy, states rethink how workers get benefits
As more and more Americans hold nontraditional jobs that don’t have benefits attached — think freelance graphic designers or Uber drivers — cities and states are exploring ways to ensure…
Wylie to serve as vice chair of Transportation Committee
OLYMPIA—The Columbia River Crossing bridge continues to be an unresolved contentious issue for people living in and around Vancouver and Portland. Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-49th LD) has previously worked with…