Olympia officials to discuss potential $20.29 minimum wage
(The Center Square) – Olympia city officials plan to discuss a potential minimum wage increase after public demands from local labor unions.
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Spokane mayor reflects on challenges, misperceptions during first year in office
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is rounding the final corner of her first year in office; from balancing a budget deficit...
Spokane needs a new jail, but Mayor Brown says the county hasn’t answered her
(The Center Square) – As politicians and public safety advocates call for a new jail, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown told The Center Square that...
Gas tax revenue coming up short in new transportation revenue forecast
(The Center Square) – The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council has approved Washington state's updated transportation revenue forecast.
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Seattle approves $20.76 minimum wage in 2025; will be highest in the U.S.
(The Center Square) – Seattle employees making the minimum wage will see a mandatory raise starting next year, making them the highest paid minimum...
