Articles on Legislative News

Apr 02

The Impact of the CARES Act on Small Businesses in Washington State

Information about the CARES Act and its impact on businesses in Washington State.

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…