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Analysis: Washington best state in the nation for older workers
(The Center Square) – Washington state is the place to be if you’re an older worker. That’s according to a recent study that shows the Evergreen State ranks No. 1 in the nation for seniors still on the job.
Seniorly, a San Francisco-based online platform that helps facilitate the search for living arrangements for those 65 and older, released a study on the “Best States for Older Workers” based on
Tri-Cities Law Enforcement Partner To Create Project Guardian
Four law enforcement agencies in the Tri-Cities have come together to help protect some of the more vulnerable people in our community.
WA Legislature passes bill eliminating medical debt from consumer credit reports
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that could offer significant relief to people drowning in medical debt, but critics warn it may drive up costs for everyone.
Assuming Gov. Bob Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5480, the law will prohibit healthcare providers and collection agencies from reporting medical debt to credit firms. The ...
WA Democrats advance bill to tax zyn, synthetic nicotine products
(The Center Square) – Many states don’t tax synthetic nicotine products like Zyn, but Washington might start after House Democrats advanced a bill on Tuesday that would expand the state’s tobacco tax.
The proposal comes as nicotine pouches and counterfeit e-cigarettes flood the market and find their way into teenagers’ mouths. Democrats say House Bi...
Looking For Love In Washington Is About To Get More Expensive
Trying to find a long term relationship with the right person can be a taxing experience in it's own right. If Washington State lawmakers have their way, it will be more taxing on your wallet if you use an online dating service.
This Washington State Town Has Solar-Powered City Lights
This town is so secluded, the only way you can get there is by water, foot, or air!
New Drug Could Be A Solution To Washington's Opioid Crisis
While it's next to impossible to know how many opioids entered the state illegally in 2023, we do know that just under 1.7 million prescriptions were written.
Wondering If Your Social Security Is Safe? Then Check This Out!
In a X post earlier today, Musk made an eye popping assertion about the amount of people who are dead that may still be getting Social Security checks
Which Washington State Volcano Will Be The Next To Erupt?
When you hear the word volcano and Washington State you immediately think Mt. St. Helens. The 5.1 magnitude eruption on May 18, 1980 is the most devastating and destructive eruption in United States history.
Let’s Go Washington files second initiative to uphold parental rights
n(The Center Square) – Political action committee Let’s Go Washington introduced a second initiative on Monday to protect parents’ rights by repealing House Bill 1296. Earlier this month, the organization introduced an initiative to repeal Senate Bill 5181.
HB 1296 and S...