Advocacy
Long Term Care Act
Washington is the first state to sign a Long Term Care Act into law. Governor Inslee has signed the LTC Trust Act into law, following approval in the House (55-41) and Senate (26-22). While there are certainly benefits to the idea of long term care insurance, since estimates say 70% of us will need it, this program…
Read MoreWorkforce Woes? Meet Invista Performance Solutions
FME Chamber has a new member, and I am excited for this partnership. But there are not nearly enough people in our business community who know what they do. Their vision, according to Don, “is to be a trusted partner and an asset to our community.” They collaborate with local community colleges provide customized business…
Read MoreCall to Action! Employers understand the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but House Bill 2957 is not right for Washington
What is House Bill 2957 A Washington Supreme Court ruling in January found the state Department of Ecology did not have the authority to regulate indirect air emissions, but the Legislature could grant them that authority. House Bill 2957 is the Legislature’s response to that ruling. Rather than restricting the Department of Ecology’s authority to…
Read MoreLegislative Update – Feb 2
Weekly Legislative ReportFebruary 2, 2020 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS Since the start of session on January 13, 1,717 new bills have been introduced in the Washington State Legislature, making for a grand total of 4,198 bills this biennium. With six weeks left, February 7 is the last opportunity for a bill to exit policy committees in its…
Read MoreWeek 1 Legislative Update
Welcome Back Washington State’s 66th Biennium resumed this week in Olympia. Washington’s legislative cycle is two years long, with the sessions lasting 105 days in odd-numbered years and 60 days in even. 2020 is therefore a short session expected to end March 12. New Speaker, New House History was further made on Monday as Rep.…
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