Hobbled by 1,000 closures, Washington’s child care industry thrust into de facto teaching – The Seattle Times
Follow this link to read the article featuring WCCA VP Lois Martin at The Seattle Times website.
Dr. Robin DiAngelo discusses ‘White Fragility’ – Via ‘Seattle Channel’ YouTube Page.
Dr. Robin DiAngelo discusses ‘White Fragility’ – Via ‘Seattle Channel’ YouTube Page. Link to Seattle Channel’s YouTube Page
Press Release from Greater Spokane Inc. – Via Business Recovery Work Group
Press Release from Greater Spokane Inc. – Via Business Recovery Work Group Below is information for you to share with your distribution channels as soon as possible. *New* Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants now available! Businesses can apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding, must have been in business at least one year, and have 1-10 FTE. Nonprofits are not eligible. *New* Facebook…
Proposed Washington State Budgets Harmful to Washington’s Child Care System
ChildCare Aware of Washington reports that “Proposed Washington State Budgets Harmful to Washington’s Child Care System” Read the full article here!
Washington ranks in the top 10 of least affordable states for childcare.
A report recently posted by ChildCare Aware of Washington shows that Washington ranks in the top 10 of “least affordable states for childcare.” Read the full report here!
[Video] Senate Committee Hearing for Bill SB 6533-20118
The reasons why childcare is getting so expensive in the Tri-Cities – KEPR
The reasons why childcare is getting so expensive in the Tri-Cities by Elise Haas (KEPR Tri-Cities Washington) If video does not load, please click this link to view the video.
L&I Sick Pay Webinars
Description The class will cover the new Paid Sick Leave Law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees beginning January 1, 2018. Get an overview of Initiative 1433, which changed state law regarding minimum wage, ensuring tips and service charges are given to the appropriate staff, and requiring employers to provide paid…
Two U.S. Representatives from Washington who are high priorities for outreach on the House GOP tax bill
Two U.S. Representatives from Washington who are high priorities for outreach on the House GOP tax bill (the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”). Jamie Herrera-Beutler – (202) 225-3536 – Staffer: Jordan Ezich Jordan.Ezich@mail.house.gov (WA-03 Vancouver and SW Washington) Dave Reichert – (202) 225-7761 — Staffer: Natalie Kamphaus Natalie.Kamphaus@mail.house.gov (WA-08 Issaquah, Auburn, Wenatchee, Ellensburg) As always,…
DEL is accepting applications for a Licensed Center Advisory Subcommittee
The Department of Early Learning (DEL) is recruiting members for a new Licensed Center Advisory Subcommittee of the Washington Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC). This new subcommittee will be tasked with providing input on licensing and subsidy rules and regulations. Membership Requirements: Members will represent a licensed child care center and Washington’s regional, racial, and…