U.S. homebuilders raise alarm over tariffs as sentiment falls to 5-month low Sentiment among the nation’s single-family homebuilders dropped to the lowest level in five months in February, largely due…
Bill for reasonable rest breaks for hospital workers clears committee
OLYMPIA – The House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee unanimously passed legislation to add flexibility to health care workers’ break times Tuesday. Current rules require meal breaks to take place…
Bill establishing Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program passes committee
Olympia— State Rep. Julia Reed (D- Seattle) continues her work with students and universities to expand friction-free pathways from high school to post secondary education for all Washingtonians. HB 1557,…
Rep. Lisa Parshley: Give workers a voice on new technologies being introduced in their workspaces
OLYMPIA—A bill strengthening workers voice and bargaining rights passed through the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee today. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-Olympia), House Bill 1622 allows public sector…
Tuesday, February 18
Washington’s Legislature has more Black members than ever Having greater Black representation in the Legislature — coupled with greater diversity in general at the Capitol — “really just enhances the…