State revenues continue to lag behind Washington’s economic growth The following is from Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith of the Washington State Budget and Policy...
New bills would protect Washington jobs as Boeing cuts continue OLYMPIA (March 13, 2017) — With support from organized labor, Washington’s Legislature has approved major...
OLYMPIA (March 13, 2017) — Here’s a status report on some key working family bills that remain in play in the 2017 session of the Washington...
OLYMPIA (March 10, 2017) — Despite having a federal government that refuses to acknowledge climate change, the coalition of individuals, organizations and businesses that comprise the...
UPDATED (March 9, 2017) — Yesterday’s cutoff has come and gone. Working families scored a significant victory as the House passed Rep. Tana Senn’s Equal Pay...
Business, labor urge Legislature to collaborate, not undermine voters The following is from the Transportation Choices Coalition: OLYMPIA (March 7, 2017) — On Monday, the...
UPDATE (March 6, 2017) –Today, the House voted, 52-46, to approve 2SHB 1541, largely on party lines with Democrats voting “yes” and Republicans “no.” It now...
OLYMPIA (March 2, 2017) — The House of Representatives has again passed the Washington Voting Rights Act, which would enable cities and counties to fix unfair,...
OLYMPIA (March 1, 2017) — Every year, business groups in Olympia seek benefit cuts and eligibility restrictions for the Washington’s workers’ compensation safety net for injured...
A status report on working-family legislation in Olympia UPDATED (Feb. 28, 2017) — This report has been updated to clarify that SB 5502/HB 1527, reinstating the...