Wash. Governor Proposes Workers’ Comp Settlement Option May 13, 2011 By Patricia-Anne Tom In hopes of settling a stalemate in Washington’s special legislative session, Gov. Chris Gregoire has submitted a proposal that includes...
Stalemate Over Workers’ Comp Stalls Wash. Lawmakers May 9, 2011 By Mike Baker Washington state lawmakers grappling over how to fill a projected budget shortfall of $5 billion in a special legislative session...
Wash. Judge Orders $129K in Damages for Boy Injured By Tree May 6, 2011 A southwest Washington school district has been ordered to pay more than $129,000 in damages to the family of a...
Washington Uninsured Motorist Rate Unchanged at 16% May 4, 2011 By Patricia-Anne Tom The percentage of uninsured drivers in Washington has remained stable in spite of the economic downturn, according to the Insurance...
Washington Special Legislative Session to Address Workers’ Comp April 26, 2011 Washington’s Legislature is being called into a special session that starts today at 9 a.m., with workers’ compensation insurance among...
2nd Wash. House Workers Comp Floor Motion Fails April 25, 2011 Washington Republicans attempted again a procedural motion on the House floor that would have allowed a vote on a Senate...
Wash. Businesses Must Fix Hazards During Citation Appeal April 19, 2011 Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed a bill into law that will require businesses fighting a Department of Labor &...
Washington Sees 44 Fewer Traffic Fatalities April 1, 2011 The year 2010 marked the safest year on Washington’s roadways in history, with 44 fewer traffic-related deaths than the 492...
Study: Washington Law Increased Homeowners Insurance Costs by $190 Million March 31, 2011 A new study released by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) has found a Washington law increased homeowners insurance costs by...
Obama Signs Wash. Storm Disaster Declaration March 30, 2011 President Obama has signed a federal disaster declaration, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in seven...