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Seattle scientists protest Trump’s NIH cuts to research funding
As the Trump administration pushes to cut billions in federal funding for public universities and research centers, local scientists gathered
Nate Sanford
Nate Sanford is a reporter for Cascade PBS and KNKX. A Murrow news fellow, he covers policy and political power dynamics with an emphasis on the issues facing young adults in Washington.
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Elections
Burien voters appear to favor expanding $21.10 minimum wage
Some workers in Burien might soon see their paychecks increase. Measure 1, a citizen initiative to expand Burien’s minimum
Washington Legislature
WA bill would force REI co-op to reserve board seats for workers
Some Democrats in Olympia think employees should have more representation on REI’s board of directors. House Bill 1635, sponsored
politics
Burien minimum wage initiative leading in early ballot count
Some workers in Burien might soon see their paychecks increase. Measure 1, a citizen initiative to expand Burien’s minimum
politics
Burien voters could expand new $21.10 minimum wage to more workers
The new law took effect last month, but Measure 1, if passed, would reduce exceptions for smaller businesses and carveouts for tips and benefits.