by NWHPBA | Oct 13, 2021 | Latest News (2025 and Older)
Article by John Crouch, Director, Public Affairs, HPBA Anyone who has purchased gasoline recently already suspects that energy may cost more this winter, but some families, in some parts of the country, may be in for a really big surprise. On October 13th the U.S....
by NWHPBA | Sep 30, 2021 | Latest News (2025 and Older)
TUMWATER — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced Wednesday the state’s minimum wage will rise to $14.49 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2022. State law mandates L&I calculate the minimum wage for the coming year based on the...
by NWHPBA | Sep 23, 2021 | Latest News (2025 and Older)
A number of things are happening of interest: CALL TO ACTION: STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TO HEAR COMMENTS ON THE COMMERCIAL ENERGY CODE The State Building Code Council ran out of time last week and did not hear public comments on the...
by NWHPBA | Sep 20, 2021 | Latest News (2025 and Older)
The Washington State Legislature is seeking feedback from the trucking industry, especially truck drivers, on truck parking issues and strategies as part of a Truck Parking Action Plan for Washington State. Your firsthand knowledge will help the Legislature better...
by NWHPBA | Jul 9, 2021 | Latest News (2025 and Older)
Employers Must Take Additional Precautions to Prevent Heat-Related Illness TUMWATER — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) filed an emergency rule today to provide increased protection for employees exposed to extreme heat, including...
