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Layoff notices, threats of closure rattle WA State Library
The state library has existed since 1855, but a funding decision by the Legislature could lead it to close to the public.
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Dozens of layoffs expected at WA State Library amid state, federal reductions
Without stable funding, we risk denying communities access to the information, literacy tools and resources they depend on,” ...
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Bill on governor's desk could change notice period for layoffs in Washington
A new bill awaiting Governor Ferguson's signature could significantly alter how companies handle mass layoffs or closures in Seattle.
US health department to reverse federal layoffs of coal safety workers, senator says
Over 100 federal employees who screen coal miners for black lung disease and research other respiratory disease who had been ...
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Washington, DC sees spike in homes for sale amid DOGE federal worker layoffs
The number of Washington, DC area homeowners who decided to list their ... The uptick in new homes for sale in DC comes ...
DOGE layoffs spurred a huge increase in homes for sale in Washington, DC last month
The Department of Government Efficiency was estimated to cut over 200,000 federal jobs in March, one analysis found.
Home listings in Washington, D.C., see biggest jump ever as sellers accept lower, all-cash offers amid DOGE layoffs
Active home listings in the Washington, D.C., metro area jumped 25% in April, the largest gain on record, to reach the ...
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Washington Lawmakers Pass Two Bills Affecting Employer Obligations: What Employers Need to Know
The Washington State Legislature recently passed two bills affecting Washington employers’ obligations to their job ...