(March 11, 2016) — Raise Up Washington has launched a statewide ballot initiative to raise Washington state’s minimum wage and provide workers with earned paid sick...
SEATTLE (March 11, 2016) — The Metropolitan King County Council’s Government Accountability and Oversight Committee voted unanimously (3-0) on Tuesday for a report on the potential...
Thursday, March 10, 2016 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s News Tribune — Deal reached in Legislature to preserve charter schools — State lawmakers have...
By RICHARD TRUMKA (March 10, 2016) — Much of the attention in this highly charged presidential election is focused on an issue that is usually guarded...
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s News Tribune — Fix for charter schools still alive in Legislature — An attempt to...
By JOHN BURBANK (March 9, 2016) — Mention “the web” and many people will think you’re talking about the Internet. But when you’re having a serious...
UPDATE — The House voted 58-39 to pass SB 6194 with minor amendments that didn’t alter labor’s opposition. The Senate then concurred on a 26-23 vote....
OLYMPIA (March 8, 2016) –Happy International Women’s Day! And what better way to celebrate than by taking a stand for gender equality at work? The Washington...
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 STATE GOVERNMENT ► In today’s News Tribune — Gov. Jay Inslee to lawmakers: Finish budget or kiss bills goodbye —...
By SEN. PATTY MURRAY (March 8, 2016) — I have a very simple message for Senate Republicans: Do your jobs, and allow me to do mine....
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