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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Builders Make a Difference

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A national day of service, we’re reflecting on all the ways BIAW…

Oppose SB 5064 – “Concerning qualifications for unemployment insurance when an individual voluntarily leaves work”

Senate Bill 5064 would expand unemployment insurance (UI) benefits greatly at a time when the current UI trust fund is…

Oppose SB 5141: Environmental Justice Task Force Recommendations

In 2019, the Legislature passed a bill creating an environmental justice task force. The task force was mainly made up…

SB 5115 “Establishing Health Emergency Labor Standards” by Sen. Karen Keiser

Known as the HELSA bill, this proposal would several new costly requirements anytime the governor declares a Public Health Emergency…

BIAW Communications welcomes new designer, digital media manager

The BIAW Communications team is excited to welcome two new professionals to BIAW! Lena Anderson, Graphic Design Specialist An award…

Welcome to the BIAW Bulletin – Your Source for Government Affairs News

Welcome to the BIAW Bulletin video update, featuring BIAW Government Affairs Director Jan Himebaugh. Video transcript The 2021 Legislative session…