WA lawmakers trying again to tax wealth, as part of nationwide effort Democrats in the Washington Legislature introduced a measure Thursday to tax Washingtonians who have more than $250 million….
Rep. Mia Gregerson Elected Chair of House Members of Color
OLYMPIA—State Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) was recently elected to serve as chair of the House Members of Color Caucus (MOCC) in the Washington State Legislature. Comprised of 26 members, the MOCC…
Bill to pay incarcerated workers minimum wage passes House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee
Olympia- The Real Labor, Real Wages Act, which would mandate that incarcerated workers are paid state minimum wage, cleared its first legislative hurdle today when it was voted out of…
Thursday, January 19
Legislature must address WA nursing crisis Washington, like other states, is facing a health care problem, one that intensified during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem isn’t merely…
Wednesday, January 18
WA lawmakers consider minimum wage requirement for incarcerated workers There are 2,200 incarcerated people across Washington who have jobs. They’re employed in prison facilities. They might be welders, food service…