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Washington Policy Center's testimony on statewide mandatory paid sick leave

On January 25, WPC's small business director Erin Shannon testified on HB 2508, which would force businesses in Washington state to provide paid sick and "safe" leave to employees. Watch Erin's testimony:

7 Steps on the Road to Economic Recovery

Jan. 25, 2012 in Publications
By

Paul Guppy, Vice President for Research, and Caitlin Kincaid, Research Assistant

, January 2012

The U.S. economy is officially in recovery, but people in Washington state are still struggling. Traditionally, small businesses have led the way out of recession as entrepreneurs create jobs and stimulate the economy. Unfortunately small businesses have been especially hard hit by the recession.

So Much for Spurring Small Business Growth

January 13, 2012

On the heels of Governor Gregoire’s announcement last week of her strategy to spur small business growth comes legislation that, if passed, would render the Governor’s commendable efforts futile.