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25 Jan
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Senate votes to help sick Hanford workers get compensation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Jan. 25, 2018 Senate votes to help sick Hanford workers get compensation OLYMPIA— The state Senate voted late today to expand workers compensation protections to Hanford workers exposed to toxic chemicals while on the job. “Rep. ...

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21 Jan
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#MeToo comes to Olympia as Senate hears sexual harassment bills

The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee will hear three pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. When: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Senate Hearing Room 4. Where you can watch it ...

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08 Jan
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South King County lawmakers make legislative history

OLYMPIA – Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, will serve as President Pro Tempore of the Washington State Senate, presiding over the chamber when the lieutenant governor is unavailable. In addition to these duties, Keiser will also chair the Senate Labor ...

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