Dear neighbors and friends, It’s hard to believe the legislative session is almost over. After 103 days, the legislature will adjourn, “Sine Die” (without end) this Sunday. During this last…
Category: E-newsletter
Week 12: Legislative Update, Funding for our Community, and More!
Dear friends and neighbors, This e-newsletter is a quick look at what’s happening in Olympia and some of the work and advocacy we’ve been focusing on. In this issue, I’ll…
Fosse Bill Removing Antiquated & Racist Terminology in Unemployment Law Heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, the Senate passed House Bill 1107 unanimously. Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, introduced the legislation to remove the terms ‘master’ and ‘servant’ from our state’s unemployment law….
Legislative Update: Empowering Workers, Modernizing Labor Laws, and More!
Dear friends and neighbors, With the end of week 7 of legislative session, the hard work continues! I have drafted and submitted seven bills and introduced numerous budget requests that…
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session!
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2023 legislative session is under way! Ahead of us is four months of critical work to increase civic engagement, empower workers and working families, create…
Bill concerning the usage of ‘master’ and ‘servant’ terms in employment law passes House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee
OLYMPIA — Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, introduced House Bill 1107 to remove the terms “master” and “servant” from unemployment insurance and state paid family and medical leave law. The terms,…