OLYMPIA – Washington State took a major step toward pay equity today with the passage of the Equal Pay Opportunity Act. HB 1646, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island),…
State House approves equal pay legislation
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3rd LD legislators to host Telephone Town Hall on Monday, February 8
MEDIA ADVISORY Who: State Sen. Andy Billig, State Reps. Timm Ormsby and Marcus Riccelli What: Telephone town hall When: 6 – 7 p.m. Monday, February 8 Where: 3rd Legislative District…
Budget committee hears from 13-year-old girl, passes ABLE Act 29-3
OLYMPIA—A little girl with purple hair changed their minds. Emma Patterson sat in front of lawmakers and cameras, in a meeting of the most powerful committee in the House—Appropriations—to talk…
House Finance Chair Lytton looks to simplify business taxes and licensing
OLYMPIA – House Finance Chair Rep. Kristine Lytton (D – Anacortes) wants to make it easier for Washington businesses to file their B&O taxes. Today the Finance Committee will hear…
Rossetti bill aims to save lives of diabetics and other patients
OLYMPIA–Brian Chase of Longview had a simple message to lawmakers: going without his insulin could kill him. Chase made the trip to the state capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 26 to…