“Don’t chip me, bro!” House passes Thomas bill preventing microchips in work environments.
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives has passed legislation banning microchipping in work environments. Sponsored by Rep. Brianna Thomas, D-Seattle, House Bill 2303 prohibits employers from offering or requiring employee microchips. “Microchips may seem...
WA domestic workers are one step closer to gaining ‘bill of rights’ after House passage
OLYMPIA – Today, the House took a step toward addressing historic inequities and ensuring dignity, safety and fairness for workers whose labor allows families to work, children to thrive, and...
Jumping right in! Session and our bills are racing against the clock.
Howdy Friends and Neighbors, Whew! The first three weeks of session have just flown by. I’ve been busy meeting with constituents, working in my committees, and advocating for policies that...
A fraught freshman year
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...
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...