As lawmakers and lobbyists and reporters alike await publishing of the workers comp bill, let’s read some of the statements issued regarding the agreement announced Sunday night.
The bipartisan majority in the Senate didn’t issue a joint press release.
Senate Democrats put out this
item while Senate Republicans lead negotiator, Sen. Janea Holmquist Newbry, R-Moses Lake, issued this statement.
In the House, Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, did something he rarely does – release a statement. House Republicans did not fill my inbox with a statement or post one online.
Out in the community, the Association of Washington Business had this to say about the deal.
And you can read why the Washington State Labor Council rejects the agreement here.
Oh, last but not the least, the words of Gov. Chris Gregoire.
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