Author Archives: abond

05 Feb
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Public employees could collectively bargain over AI use under new Bateman legislation

New legislation introduced by Sen. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) would allow public sector unions representing public sector employees to collectively bargain over the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in government workplaces. “Workers deserve to have a voice at the table when ...

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22 Jan
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Expanding housing supply hearing in Senate Friday

Major legislation to help expand Washington’s housing supply will be heard in the Senate Housing Committee 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26. The hearing can be streamed live or replayed on TVW here. The two bills, the Housing Accountability Act (SB ...

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17 Jan
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First week in the Senate! 

Dear friends and neighbors,   This is my first week in the state Senate, and I’m so excited about this new opportunity to serve you! I was sworn in by Chief Justice Debra Stephens on Monday, and we’re already at work ...

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