OLYMPIA – With the stroke of a pen, Governor Ferguson today signed House Bill 1644 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), Vice Chair of the House Labor &…
Ferguson Signs Fosse’s Child Labor Safety Bill into Law
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Fosse Bill to Streamline Bargaining for DOC Employees Signed Into Law
OLYMPIA – Governor Ferguson has signed House Bill 1105 into law, introduced by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett) to streamline collective bargaining for Department of Corrections (DOC) employees. The new law…
Ferguson Signs Fosse Bill Strengthening Workforce Development & Public Works Transparency
OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1549 into law modifying the responsible bidder criteria for public works projects. The bill further supports workforce development in construction through training for apprentices;…
UPCOMING TELEPHONE TOWN HALL, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, BILLS IN THE SENATE, & REAL ID
Dear friends and neighbors, With just under 50 days left of this session, there is much to report, especially since we are running against the clock to pass bills over…
You’re Invited: 38th LD Telephone Town Hall
Who: Sen. June Robinson, Reps. Mary Fosse & Julio Cortes, and residents of the district! What: Telephone Town Hall When: March 20th, 6:30-7:30 PM Where: By phone – participants can…
House passes Fosse’s Child Labor Safety Bill Improving’s Protections for Washington’s Youngest Workers
OLYMPIA – Leading the nation in worker safety, Washington is pioneering more robust protections for the safety and well-being of minors in the workforce. Today, the House of Representatives voted…
Expanding Representation on the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee
OLYMPIA – Expanding on the spirit of Nothing About Us, Without Us, House Bill 1185 has passed the House. Introduced by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), the bill strengthens the Correctional…
Fosse Bill to Streamline Bargaining for Department of Corrections Employees Passes House
OLYMPIA – Today, the House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at streamlining the collective bargaining process for Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) members at the Department of Corrections…
House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Public Employees Retire
OLYMPIA – Some state employees, particularly those in the Department of Corrections, are working well past retirement. They are unable to retire because they rely on employer-provided medical coverage and…
Gov. Signs Fosse Bill to Boost Building Decarbonization
OLYMPIA – According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the buildings sector is the state’s second-biggest carbon polluter, accounting for 27% of statewide emissions. Unfortunately, current incentives haven’t driven…