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People Who Make a Difference: Cristina Santana
Cristina Santana makes a difference by improving public safety and serving as a mentor to aspiring college students. She is the first in her family to graduate college and begin a professional career. This article was originally published on www.doc.wa.gov. By Rachel Friederich, Washington State Department of Corrections SUNNYSIDE – The job of a community…
Meet Your Agency Representative: Erika Williams
Name: Erika Williams Agency & Job Title: DSHS Division of Child Support where I am a Child Support Program Administrator Fun Fact: I graduated from WSU with a degree in Human Development and so far, I’ve developed 5 humans! Why I joined ICSEW/What I have gained from ICSEW: I joined ICSEW to further develop my…
Agency in the Spotlight: Department of Corrections' Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day
November Meeting Recap
We had several presentations that supported the committee’s values of Leadership, Integrity, Fostering growth, Empowerment, Well-being, and Advocacy. The following is a short summary of the presentations of our distinguished guests. As always, you can view the meeting minutes and supporting materials on our meetings page. Director of the Washington State Women’s Commission Michelle Gonzalez…
Friday Legislation Update
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…
Legislation Update
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…
Legislation Update
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
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…