The 2011 legislative session is now halfway through. State Sen. Rodney Tom (D-Bellevue) and Reps. Ross Hunter (D-Medina) and Deb Eddy (D-Kirkland) invite Eastside residents to a Town Hall on…
Unprecedented L&I reform package to save millions, prevent harm to workers
OLYMPIA – In a sweeping reform package for the state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), the House passed new efficiency and oversight measures adding flexibility for employers and injured…
Collector plate bill fixes officer safety loophole
OLYMPIA – There are about 111,000 collector vehicles registered in Washington state, and these vehicles are eligible for special “collector plates” that come with restricted uses. But when a collector…
Agreement announced for TransAlta to transition off coal
OLYMPIA— Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced a proposed agreement has been reached with TransAlta to significantly reduce emissions from the company’s coal-fired power plant in the Centralia area. The agreement…
Ormsby bill targets unscrupulous contractors
House Bill 1701 sets up level playing field for ethical general contractors competing in tightly-squeezed construction industry OLYMPIA – Lawmakers in the state House of Representatives approved legislation Friday night…