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As legislators attempt to hammer out a final state budget agreement, Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Kent) has introduced a bill to expand Washington’s Basic Health Plan (BHP) for the first time in more than a decade – without raising taxes or diverting funds from other public priorities. According to an analysis by the Economic Opportunity Institute, [...]
After several months of searching for just the right person, the Economic Opportunity Institute is happy and proud to welcome the newest member of our staff team: Kathleen Barry, Development Director. Kathleen is a nonprofit fundraising and development pro with 10+ years of experience under her belt and a track record to match, having raised [...]
Despite sound economic research showing that good base wages have positive effects on businesses, workers and the economy, attacks on Washington’s minimum wage surface year after year – 2012 was no exception. On January 31, the House Labor and Workforce Development Committee heard testimony on several bills that would cut the paychecks of Washington’s lowest-wage [...]
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