Hey Neighbors, Well, it’s about that time. Its the last day of session, Sine Die. That means, down here in Olympia, we are spending our last hours debating bills and…
Category: Brianna Thomas
Governor Signs Thomas Bill for Reasonable Rest Breaks for Hospital Workers.
OLYMPIA – The governor has signed legislation, Sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, which aims to improve rest breaks for hospital workers in Washington. Current law stipulates that meal breaks should…
How we are protecting immigrant communities and what to know about the budget
Hey Neighbors, We have less than 20 days left in the legislative session, so I wanted to drop you a line with an update on what’s been happening in Olympia…
Join us tonight for a 34th LD Telephone Town Hall
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re hosting a telephone town hall tonight at 6:00PM and we want to hear from you! We’ll be joined by Sen. Alvarado to give an update…
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…
Apply for the Working Families Tax Credit and join us for our next Town Hall!
Hey Neighbors! Before I get you caught up on all the good stuff happening down in Olympia, I want to invite you to a Telephone Town Hall happening on March…
House Passes Thomas Bill for Reasonable Rest Breaks for Hospital Workers
OLYMPIA – Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representative passed House Bill 1879 off the House floor – aiming to improve rest breaks for hospital workers in Washington. Current rules…
Preparing for cutoff and celebrating the Black history in the Legislature
Hey Neighbors! I’m back with an update on how things are going down here in Olympia and we’ve been working! Our committees have been hearing hundreds of bills and I’ve…
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…
Thomas bill to protect home ownership is heard committee
OLYMPIA – On Monday, the House Housing committee heard legislation to protect single-family homes from large corporate and investment purchasers. House Bill 1732, sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D-West Seattle,…