Washington’s new capital gains tax goes before state Supreme Court Progressives in Washington have been anticipating this hearing for years in the hope that the state Supreme Court will bless…
Bill concerning the usage of ‘master’ and ‘servant’ terms in employment law passes House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee
OLYMPIA — Rep. Mary Fosse, D-Everett, introduced House Bill 1107 to remove the terms “master” and “servant” from unemployment insurance and state paid family and medical leave law. The terms,…
Wednesday, January 25
Bills to protect abortion rights heard at public hearings Tuesday A package of legislation on reproductive health was heard in committee throughout the day Tuesday. The proposed legislation comes months…
Bill limiting the use of solitary confinement passes House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee
January 24, 2023 OLYMPIA– Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, recently introduced House Bill 1087, limiting the use of solitary confinement in state prisons to emergency purposes, medical isolation and voluntary request….
Tuesday, January 24
WA lawmakers to hear testimony on abortion bills On Tuesday, days after the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, state lawmakers will hear testimony on several bills intended to protect…