OLYMPIA – Temporary workers are twice as likely to be injured on the job as their permanently employed peers. That disparity is even greater in higher risk industries such as…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Berry Bill to Protect Temporary Workers Passes House
Public Broadband Act Passes House
OLYMPIA – Washington’s long-held restriction on public utilities offering public broadband service directly to residents is one step closer to being overturned after the House voted 60-37 to pass the…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House passes bill banning private prisons
(Versión en español más abajo) OLYMPIA—This morning, the House of Representatives said “no more” to abuses at private detention facilities in Washington state by passing House Bill 1090 with great…
Rule bill supporting children in need passes state House
OLYMPIA – The state House voted today to pass a bill from Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) that helps families with young children struggling with homelessness. The legislation, HB 1221, passed…
Tuesday, February 23
Tax reform, tenant protection bills still alive in Olympia Lawmakers in Olympia have spent much of the pandemic trying to write new laws to help people through a difficult time….