The US imprisons over 2.4 million people. According to a Pew study published in 2011, between 1973 and 2009, the nation’s prison population grew by 705%. We now imprison more…
Education – a springboard to success
Statement from Rep. Cody on House passage of Reproductive Parity Act (HB 2148)
“For the third time in as many years, a majority of the House of Representatives have said that a woman should be in charge of her health care decisions. The…
Wednesday, February 5
PRINT Associated Press House panel holds hearing on raising minimum wage (Farrell) Boeing throwing party to thank lawmakers for $8.7 billion (Carlyle) Gov. proclaims ‘moment of loudness’ for Seahawks…
Raising the minimum wage is not just a “progressive” issue
The minimum wage was born in Washington state back in 1937, when the U.S. Supreme Court uphold our state’s right to set a bare minimum on wages.Today, many citizens and…
The News Tribune: Oil-by-rail regulations bill clears first House hurdle; Senate weighs study
By Brad Shannon – Staff Writer Lawmakers in the House and Senate both agree more study is needed to counteract the growing public safety risk posed by increasing shipments of…