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Covid Vaccine
Today Governor Inslee announced that our state could receive the Covid-19 vaccine as early as tomorrow, Monday, December 13. If this is accurate, then Tuesday could mark the first doses given in Washington. Washington has an estimated 62,000 doses of the Pfizer Covid vaccine set for delivery. A news conference with Gov. Inslee made the…
Read MoreRollback Extension
Inslee announced, as many expected, a rollback extension beyond the original December 14 deadline. Restrictions will now extend through at least Monday, January 4. The governor’s website now states: In order to slow the spread of rapidly increasing COVID cases in our state and ensure that hospital and medical systems are not overwhelmed, we are…
Read MoreNo L&I Increase for 2021
Despite the havoc that Covid has unleashed, Washington Labor and Industries announced no L&I Increase for 2021. However, rate changes may apply, depending on the type of industry and the employer. This is the 4th consecutive year in which rates have stayed the same or actually decreased. Though projections for next year’s claims suggest rate…
Read MoreSharing: Campaign from WA Retail Association
Contact Congress today Retailers need federal stimulus NOW! Contact Congress today! As the pandemic wages on, retailers need Congress to break through partisan gridlock before adjourning for the Holidays. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) calls it “inexcusable” for Congress to leave town without providing more relief. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said…
Read MoreWA Notify App
Governor Inslee announced that the state now has WA Notify, an app to assist with Covid notification. The app is free and uses Bluetooth technology and allows people to be notified if they’ve been in proximity to someone who later tests positive for COVID. Other states such as Virginia, New York and Colorado are already…
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