Author Archives: oheersink

15 Jan
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Nobles bill would expand wage discrimination protections in WA Equal Pay, Opportunities Act

OLYMPIA — A bill to help close gaps in wage and advancement opportunities among Washington workers, particularly women and workers in other protected classes, was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee Monday.  Senate Bill 5894, sponsored by Sen. ...

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12 Jan
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Nobles bill would align eligibility time frames across state, federal financial aid programs

Legislation to allow students to receive state financial aid for the same amount of time they can receive federal aid was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Friday.  Senate Bill 5904, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles ...

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27 Dec
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Gearing up for the 2024 session

Dear friends and neighbors,    In just a little over a week, the 2024 legislative session will convene on Jan. 8. My team and I are already hard at work championing our communities’ priorities, as we continue our efforts alongside you ...

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