Advocacy
2020 Legislative Session Begins
Monday, January 13 marks the first day of the 2020 Legislative Session, which looks to be a short, 60 day session that will end on time. The big issues legislators expect to tackle include: Homelessness — the Governor’s budget proposed a $318 million spending increase in this arena Transportation — Legislators must look at how…
Read MoreReminder – Gas Tax Comments Due
Jan 6 is the last day to submit public comments on the gas tax that The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is proposing. As a Chamber of Commerce, we know this will impact our businesses, as well as us as individual residents of Pierce County. While this tax will not have much of a direct…
Read MoreWashington Paid Family & Medical Leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave is a benefit for almost all employees in Washington. Starting soon, on January 1, 2020, employees can apply to receive this benefit through the Employment Security Department. Accordingly, employers are required to make sure that your employees have information about the program. This poster from www.paidleave.wa.gov is downloadable and printable.…
Read MoreGas Tax- Call to Action
PROPOSAL FOR HIGHEST COST OF GAS IN THE COUNTRY The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is proposing a gas tax that WILL impact Fife, Milton, and Edgewood communities if it goes into effect. Please speak up. How to speak up: Attend the public hearing December 19th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle (12:30-4:30pm and…
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