Article by Erik Smith. Published on Thursday, September 29, 2011 EST.As Unemployment Lingers, State Mandate Will Give Washington Highest Minimum Wage in Country By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire OLYMPIA, Sept. 29.—As une…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 EST.Worked Last Time, but This Year’s Measure is Different – Argument Hinges on a Legal Term A helpful map from opponents of I-1183, from the latest TV ad.By Erik Smith Staff writ…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Friday, September 23, 2011 EST.Measure’s Backers Urge Stations to Pull Ad – Opposition Strategy Becomes Clear Longview restaurant owner Alice Dietz sounds the argument against I-1183.By Erik Smith Staff writer…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Friday, September 23, 2011 EST.They’re Gonna Lick That Budget Crisis!SEE ALSO: Gov. Christine Gregoire’s full remarks.AND: No Holiday for Legislature as Governor Sets Special Session for Nov. 28.By Washington State W…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Friday, September 20, 2011 EST.Statement of Gov. Christine Gregoire Announcing Special Session See Also: Gregoire announces special session for Nov. 28.And: Washington’s political world reacts.By Washington St…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011 EST.Grueling Session Begins Right After Thanksgiving – Christmas at the Capitol? Gov. Christine Gregoire calls a special session for Nov. 28 — but that’s just the start date, mind…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011 EST.Activists Caravan to Cle Elum Resort, Offer Guests a Not-So-Friendly Greeting By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire CLE ELUM, Sept. 22.—Looks like Wash…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011 EST.Doesn’t Matter What Legislature Thinks — Gregoire Tells AWB Convention More Bad News Coming in November Gregoire addresses the AWB Policy Summit at the Suncadia Resort i…
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Thursday, September 21, 2011 EST.Somebody Forgets to File a WAC – So No Authority for Benefits Cut, and 34,000 Refunds on the Way DSHS headquarters in Olympia.By Erik Smith Staff writer/ Washington State Wire …
Article by Erik Smith. Published on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 EST.Rate Hike Not Needed for Program, But Will Rebuild Bank Account - McKenna Weighs In Judy Schurke, director of the Department of Labor and Industries.By Erik Smith Staff wri…