Posts by Robin Fisher

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $1.9 Million to Improve Apprenticeship Opportunities for Youth and Adults with Disabilities WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) today announced the award of a $1.9 million contract to develop pilot projects focused on apprenticeship opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities in…

Federal Proposed Legislation:  H.R. 5845 – 115th Congress (2017-2018) Official Title as Introduced: No Couches for Congress Act This bill amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to: (1) prohibit Members of the House from using congressional offices or official House resources for personal overnight accommodations, and (2) require the House Committee on Ethics…

Federal Proposed Legislation: S. 33147 – 115th Congress (2017-2018) Official Title as Introduced: Census Equality Act This bill aims to modify the federal data collection by requiring the collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in decennial census and the American Community Survey (ACS). Get informed https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3314/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%223314%22%5D%7D&r=3 And then Let Your Voice…

Employment Security Department wants your involvement on: PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE: PHASE 2 RULE MAKING  The Paid Family and Medical Leave Program has filed proposed rules (form CR-102) for Phase Two of the rule making process. Phase Two proposed rules cover employer responsibilities, penalties, and small business assistance. Get involved Read the proposed rules related…

  United States Department of Labor: Expanding Opportunities for Women This week, the Department announced the availability of funding to help recruit, train, and retain more women in quality per-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and pursue careers in industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure, cyber security, and healthcare.

Federal Proposed Legislation H.R. 4131 – 115th Congress (2017-2018) Official Title as Introduced: No Abortion Bonds Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose taxes on state, local, and tax credit bonds that are used to provide a facility owned or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30…

Know your options when contacting your senators and representatives. Your voice is a powerful tool – here are resources and tips for you to ensure you are heard and your voice is impactful when you visit your senator or representative. To find your representatives please use the below tools Federal – https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials State – http://app.leg.wa.gov/MemberEmail/…

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