Raising wages & treatment of women in the workplace Decades ago Washington led the nation by passing equal pay legislation. And then we stopped and we haven’t updated it since….
Homelessness has reached crisis levels
[bctt tweet=”35,000 homeless students in WA. That’s unacceptable. RT if you want #waleg to reduce youth homelessness.” via=”no”] This week was Housing and Homelessness Awareness week in Olympia. It is…
Statement from Rep. Clibborn on Secretary Lynn Peterson
House Transportation Committee Chair Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) has issued the following statement in response the Senate’s vote against the confirmation of WSDOT Secretary Lynn Peterson: “Today the Senate voted…
Women, K-12 education and community colleges
A great week for women I am thrilled to announce that this week the House passed my equal pay legislation, HB 1646. This bill, known as the Equal Pay Opportunity…
Friday, February 5
Print Associated Press Committee clears bill limiting large public records requests Inquest into death of orchard worker in Pasco delayed Washington House once again passes Voting Rights Act House OKs…