Inslee Calls for Capital Gains Tax As Session Opens (Op-Ed)
Opening statement full of equity lens, redistribution of wealth buzzwords.
unemployment
WA ESD Enacts New Practices in Wake of Nigerian Scam
According to various sources, it's the largest state unemployment scam in U.S. history.
WA ESD Gets $44 Million Relief from "Lost Wages Grant"
FEMA has granted $44 million for Washington State for Lost Wages Grant, up to $300 for 3 weeks for distressed workers, through Employment Security Department.
Still Waiting on Unemployment? Here's When You'll Get Your Check
If you applied for unemployment and have not received any benefits there's good news from the State of Washington Unemployment Department your benefits should arrive by June 19th.
After Delays in Payments, Oregon Fires Unemployment Chief
significant delays have occurred in Oregon's unemployment benefit payouts.
WA Legislator: ESD Doesn't Really Know How Much Was Scammed
A State Rep points out recently that the Employment Security Department (ESD) said they estimated $200 million paid out to the Nigerian scam. So, how can they say they've recovered $300 Million?
Unemployment Scam Raises Serious Questions on C Tracing Security
$1.6 million in fraudulent claims paid out by state before issues detected.
WA Unemployment Scammed Millions by Nigerian Fraud Group
WA State had to temporarily suspend Employment Security Department payments, due in part to millions overpaid to scammers.
Inslee 'Hints' Stay At Home Might be Extended Beyond 2 Weeks
Inslee says some positive signs so far from Stay At Home and other efforts. The rest of his press briefing did not bring much reassurance.
As Expected Unemployment Claims Skyrocket in WA State
As expected, unemployment claims skyrocket due to COVID-19.