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Inslee's team officials say it will be pursued again, probably next session, but for now the bill is all but dead.

Commissioner Clint Didier may raise questions at Wednesday Commissioners' meeting.

It's not at EVERY estblishment, but more than you think.

In yet another example of how those who were pushing the $15 minimum wage didn't to their homework, or use business common sense, a new University of Washington study shows while workers ARE making noticeably more money, it's offset because they're getting fewer hours.

So much has been said about I-1433, which would gradually raise the state's minimum wage to $13.50 by the year 2020, and add mandatory paid sick leave for every worker (regardless of the business) by the year 2018.  How will it affect business? How will it affect you, and retail-business prices?

Today Gov. Inslee delivered the Washington state equivalent of the Presidential State of the Union speech.  We've included key points that stood out for us, and some that raise eyebrows.

If you're traveling for the holiday, you will save at the pump, but the turkey will cost you more.

On top of the struggles to implement the Affordable Care Act,  Gov. Inslee is supporting a new bill that would create additional control over our health care industry in Washington state.

October 1st means you're 'supposed' to be able to log on to the Washington Health Benefit Exchange and shop for competitively priced plans.   Some experts have advice to consider.

This could be very politically difficult for the Obama Administration, much less the people who have to pay for it!