Articles on Legislative News

Jul 06

Washington State Legislature Passes and Governor Enacts $43.7 Billion Dollar Budget on the Eve of a Government Shutdown

The Washington State Legislature, which was in its third Special Session, finally found a way for Democrats and Republicans to…

Nov 23

Ballot Initiative 1433 Passed, Increasing Washington State Minimum Wage and Mandating Paid Sick Leaves Passes

In February, I wrote about proposed legislation in the Washington State Legislature that would make employer-provided health benefits count towards…

Feb 02

Proposed Legislation Would Make Health Benefits Count Towards Minimum Wage; Proposed Ballot Initiative Would Raise Washington State Minimum Wage to $13.50 and Require Employers to Provide Employees with Paid Sick Leave

At a time when cities throughout Western Washington are raising or considering raising their minimum wage, legislation recently introduced by Rep. Drew MacEwen…