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That includes funding for 11 projects in Washington, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub which included a key site in Ferndale.
Larsen notes that many government agencies will have furloughed workers, so help desks may have little-to-no staffing.
Reding refuted the claims, and the state Democratic Party says it has not found evidence of wrongdoing at this time.
L&I also notes that they have changed the minimum salary requirement for overtime exemption, raising the threshold to roughly $80,000 a year, depending on employer size.
The AG’s Office claims the cuts, which came without any explanation, targeted states based on their compliance with the federal crackdown on immigration.
The city council will host a public hearing on the proposed budget at its meeting next Monday at 7 p.m.
The governor’s new sub-cabinet will update him with quarterly reports that will include any recommendations for changes in state policy.
The new regulations, if passed, would take effect on January 1.
If the agreement is approved, Bellingham will commit up to $100,000 of reimbursement for staffing and operational costs after the county’s $450,000 initial budget has been expended.
Washington state law requires classes to use inclusive language to all students, regardless of their sex or gender identity.