Amazon on Monday began publicly defending its safety record at a hearing in Washington state that follows more than a decade of complaints about workplace conditions across the country.
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Nineteen Large Fires in Washington State and Oregon Prompt Evacuation Orders
On Sunday, wildfires raged across Oregon and Washington state, prompting officials to order evacuations in some areas and electric utilities to turn off power to thousands of customers for safety. There were 19 large fires in the two states, encompassing more than 295,000 acres as of Sunday, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which… Continue reading Nineteen Large Fires in Washington State and Oregon Prompt Evacuation Orders
Washington State to Offer Public Health Insurance Plans, Regardless of Income, by 2021
Washington is set to become the first state to enter the private health insurance market with a universally available public option. A set of tiered public plans will cover standard services and are expected to be up to 10% cheaper than comparable private insurance, thanks in part to savings from a cap on rates paid… Continue reading Washington State to Offer Public Health Insurance Plans, Regardless of Income, by 2021