The State Legislature concluded their 60-day lawmaking in Olympia on March 10, with Sine Die, which is Latin for “without a day.” Among those legislators…
During the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session, lawmakers debated the issue of how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings with Substitute Senate Bill 5722.…
A new law in Washington state bans employers from silencing employees about illegal acts in the workplace. The Silenced No More Act – which passed in…
Prior to closing the 2022 Washington State Legislative session, the legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1736, which establishes a state student loan program.…
The House passed ESSB 5714 57-40 on March 9, which would create a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale…
In 2021, full-time wages for women were about 83% of that of full-time men. In Washington state, the wage gap was wider, at about 78%,…
The House Floor debated Substitute Senate Bill 5890, which would clarify eligibility for worker’s compensation at radiological hazardous waste facilities. The bill passed the Senate…
Concerns are lingering over the final voting maps approved in Washington state. While the districts are set for the 2022 election, legislative redistricting in south-central Washington is being…
The House Floor debated Senate Bill 5687, concerning certain traffic improvements, including authorizing the use of automatic traffic safety cameras in school walk areas. The…
On March 1, 2022, against the backdrop of Putin’s premeditated and unprovoked war on the sovereign state of Ukraine and democracy at large, President Joe…