Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Policy Position Oppose Senate Bill 5217 – No to Expensive Ergonomic Regulation Despite being rejected by voters, expensive ergonomic regulation is again being pushed by the state legislature. Senate Bill 5217, currently under consideration by the Washington Senate, despite bi-partisan opposition to...
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Oppose Senate Bill 5236: Concerning hospital staffing standards
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Policy Position Oppose SB 5236: Concerning hospital staffing standards The Board of Directors of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce opposes SB 5236, which creates rigid nurse-to-patient ratios. We are concerned about the negative impacts to patient access that will result from this...
Thank you, Candidates & Citizens!
On June 9, 10 & 11 our local citizens met the 28th & 29th Legislative District State Representative, 29th State Senator, Pierce County Auditor, and 10th Congressional District Candidates who are vying for your vote on August 2, 2022. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce hosted the forum to ensure...
Will you plan your long term care or let Washington State do it for you?
The Legislature has just passed a bill that will impact many employers. The current bill will require employers and/or employees to purchase their own private, long-term care coverage before the end of the year, if you wish to opt-out of the state’s plan. Once this date passes there is no other...