Posts by Robin Fisher
Legislative Update
As we near a potential government shutdown it is important to keep informed and be smart about sharing information that might be untrue. The second special session ends on June 22nd. Be sure check your sources and read from reputable news sources. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) budget information: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/budget/budgets.asp Many people in your…
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Legislation Update
As we continue into another Special Session the Legislative and Policy Subcommittee will continue to update you on currently moving bills. If an item is adopted into law or dead it will be removed from the list. ICSEW encourages each person to let your voice be heard and to be your own advocate. Start by…
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Did you know: Alzheimer’s is fatal. It kills more than breast and prostate cancer combined. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a progressive brain disease without any cure. Alzheimer’s is more than memory loss. It appears through a variety of signs and symptoms.” Alzheimer Association, Uncover the truth about Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s & Brain…
Today is National Cancer Survivors Day
Legislation Update
As we continue into another Special Session the Legislative and Policy Subcommittee will continue to update you on currently moving bills. If an item is adopted into law or dead it will be removed from the list. ICSEW encourages each person to let your voice be heard and to be your own advocate. Start by…
BE YOUR OWN AVOCATE! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.
June is here and the budget impasse is at the forefront of every state-employees’ mind. Below you will find resources to get more information about each of the proposed budgets and ways to heard. Highlights and breakdowns Governors budget: http://ofm.wa.gov/budget17/highlights/ Comparing the capital budgets: https://researchcouncil.org/files/docs/2017/04/capsidebyside.pdf Background – what really goes into a budget? http://www.ofm.wa.gov/reports/budgetprocess.pdf http://fiscal.wa.gov/docs/CGTBCurrent.pdf…
June is Men's Health Month
Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. Men’s Health Month.Org, Men’s Health Month.Org has announced June 12-18, 2017 as Men’s Health Week.
Legislation Update
Legislation Update May 26, 2017 As we continue into the next Special Session the Legislative and Policy Subcommittee will continue to provide updates on currently moving bills. ICSEW encourages each person to let your voice be heard and to be your own advocate. Start by reading through the bills identified below. And on your own…