The Department of Labor and Industries announced last week that workers’ comp premiums in 2015 will increase by less than half of the 1.8 percent proposed back in September. The…
Workers’ comp rate increase is way below expectations
Riccelli, Baumgartner endorse WSU med school proposal, promise legislation for 2015
Spokane lawmakers Michael Baumgartner and Marcus Riccelli announced their bipartisan support Tuesday for a new Washington State University medical school in Spokane, and said they will introduce legislation next year…
Tuesday, December 2
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Government data shedding light on oil train routes
The safe transporting of oil through Washington (and around the country) has been a top concern of constituents, first responders, and lawmakers over the last couple years. Domestic oil production…
We can do better; Washington’s foster children are depending on us
The lives of foster children are often filled with unbearable trauma. Many have endured abuse or neglect, and been removed from their families. These children are our most vulnerable; they…