For far too long, workers subjected to blatantly illegal and toxic behavior have been forced into a culture of silence, unable to speak about their experiences or to warn others about peril in the workplace. Non-disclosure agreements, which were originally ...
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The straight line from high school to college to career success — often considered the preferred path to a living wage — is no longer the prevailing wisdom. Too many Washingtonians are being left behind, with only 40% of students completing ...
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Washington state lawmakers are considering a measure to limit the growing cost of prescription drugs. Senate Bill 5532 would establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which would convene a panel of experts to cap the prices of medications. Four states, including ...
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Insulin prices and other drugs could drop in 2023 if the state passes two bills, which had public hearings by the Washington State Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5532 would establish the Prescription Affordability ...
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Washingtonians could soon be spending less for insulin. A new bill to lower insulin costs has been introduced by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, prior to the beginning of the 2022 legislative session. Senate Bill 5546 would put a $35 ...
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Dear Neighbors, As our economy reopens, many people who have been furloughed or temporarily let go will be asked to return to work. For anyone who has been collecting unemployment benefits, that can present challenges. The Employment Security Department (ESD) ...
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Commercial 737s could touch down in south Thurston County. “An airport down here would be pretty cool,” resident D.J. Crawford said. The state's Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission is looking for a place to build a Sea-Tac -sized airport. “We are really ...
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Dear Neighbors, We have much to be proud of. Working together, we have slowed the spread of coronavirus. As we reopen our state’s economy, it’s important to exercise caution so that we can safely resume many of the activities of ...
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From the Kent Reporter State Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, announced her support of Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation to strengthen and extend the state Employment Security Department’s SharedWork program for small businesses, nonprofits and local governments. SharedWork is a voluntary ...
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Upon the announcement of proclamation 20-58 by Governor Inslee, Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines) released the following statement: The governor’s action today to strengthen our state’s SharedWork program will remove barriers to partial employment for many workers who have been ...
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