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The Seattle Times Local Politics – The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times Local Politics – The Seattle Times


Washington Parks canceled 2 contracts after director resigned amid workplace complaints

Posted: 30 Oct 2021 06:00 AM PDT


Parks Director Peter Mayer resigned this month after more than a dozen employees complained about his workplace conduct. State Parks officials then canceled a pair of contracts totaling up to $120,000.

Washington lawmakers look at long-term care program as frustration builds over benefits and payroll tax

Posted: 30 Oct 2021 06:00 AM PDT


Washington's long-term care insurance program — with payroll deductions set to start in January — is coming under criticism from Republicans and Democrats. Will there be a fix for some of the problems they're citing?

‘No one got everything they wanted’: Northwest lawmakers stay on message despite Biden’s scaled-back agenda

Posted: 29 Oct 2021 07:01 PM PDT


While many items remained in the package, some priorities pushed by for Northwest Democrats were dropped, One major loss for progressives was a paid family and medical leave program U.S. Sen. Patty Murray has sought.

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