How COVID-19 changed Washington’s housing market The pandemic upended America’s housing market, delivering wins for homeowners and roadblocks for those still dreaming. Why it matters: Sky-high home prices, elevated mortgage…
Rep. Ortiz-Self Works to Expand Collective Bargaining Rights for Agricultural Cannabis Workers
OLYMPIA – Most workers have access to collective bargaining rights, yet agricultural cannabis workers have long been excluded from federal labor protections. Today, the House of Representatives has passed HB…
Thomas bill updates reimbursement rates for relocation required for government projects.
OLYMPIA – Government projects, like transit construction, require real estate to proceed. Unfortunately, this sometimes means people or organizations must move. Historically, marginalized communities have shouldered the greatest burden of…
House Passes Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Stop Reckless Speeding, Senate Up Next
House Passes Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Stop Reckless Speeding, Senate Up Next OLYMPIA—The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward preventing deadly speeding crashes, passing…
The Road Usage Charge (RUC)
House Bill 1921 proposes to modernize how we fund our transportation system in Washington, by replacing the per gallon gas tax with a pay by mile system. The reason this change…