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There Is Power In Numbers.
Increasing the number of people that vote in each election means better representation, more funding to our communities, and a better quality of life. If we work together as a community and increase voter turnout, then our state and national legislators will listen to our needs. Education, healthcare, immigration, infrastructure, the economy, our veterans, etc. are all affected by our vote.
Lets Create A Positive Change!
By working together to increase voter turnout, our community will benefit through job growth, better healthcare, better education, better infrastructure, a better economy, safer neighborhoods, and most importantly a better quality of life for our families. Its time to change the status quo and improve the lives of everyone we care about through voting, because our voice matters.
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Fernando Mejia-Ledesma has close to 20 years of organizing & policy experience with many labor, community, and immigrant rights organizations in WA and across the U.S.
Read more about Fernando
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Mike Gonzalez is the Economic Development Manager at the City of Pasco in Franklin County. Gonzalez helps the City of Pasco improve the economy through business development, retention, and attraction.
Read more about Mike.
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Executive Director Maria Siguenza standing next to Governor Inslee and colleagues representing Hispanic/Latine Washingtonions. |
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On September 27th the Board of County Commissioners in Thurston County proclaimed September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic, and Latino Heritage Month in Thurston County. |
  Certification
What is Certification?
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) certifies small businesses owned and controlled by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged persons. OMWBE certifies business in order to increase contracting opportunities for certified businesses with state and local governments.
What Types of Certification Are Available?
OMWBE offers two general types of certification, Federal Certification and State Certification.
More Information.
 2023 Paid Family & Medical Leave Premiums
RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS
Paid Family & Medical Leave benefits are an increasingly vital source of support for Washington workers. To keep pace with more people using the program, and as required by law, the premium rate will increase in 2023.
STARTING JAN. 1, 2023:
- The total premium rate will be 0.8%.
- Employers will pay 27.24% of the total premium and employees will pay 72.76%.
- Employers will continue to report each employee’s total gross wages, not including tips, and collect premiums up to the Social Security cap. Once an employee meets the Social Security cap, you must stop collecting premiums but continue to report their wages.
- Businesses classified by the Employment Security Department as having fewer than 50 employees are not required to pay the employer portion of the premium. However, they must still collect the employee premium or pay the employees’ premiums on their behalf.
Learn More.
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Spanish-speaking business owners in eastern Washington are invited to a conference to help business and entrepreneurs improve the administration of their businesses and find opportunities to network with others entrepreneurs.
The conference is free and will connect business owners with valuable resources, services and information. The conference will be held in Spanish.
Conference times
5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Valley Mall Second Floor 2529 Main Street Union Gap, WA 98903
5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Aztec Hall of the Ranchito 1319 1st Ave Zillah WA, 98953
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Both Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s bivalent vaccines have received authorization
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and other healthcare providers will soon begin offering Omicron variant-targeted bivalent booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to people ages 5 and older, following guidance and recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.
More Information.
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Be proactive and take steps now to protect yourself from smoke
Wildfire smoke is sticking around several parts of Washington and forecasts show smoke will likely get worse before it gets better. Breathing in smoke is not good for anyone. Days of consistent smoke exposure can take a toll on your health, making it especially important to protect yourself and those around you by staying alert and doing what you can to reduce smoke exposure.
When it’s smoky outside, track air quality levels on the Washington Smoke Information website and follow related health recommendations.
More Information.
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Apply for Student Loan Debt Relief
Apply today (but no later than Dec. 31, 2023). Filling out the application is easy and takes about 5 minutes. You don’t need to log in or provide any documents.
For those who can’t apply online, we’ll make a paper version of the form available soon. You’ll have until the end of 2023 to apply.
How Much Debt Relief You Can Get
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Up to $20,000 in debt relief if you received a Federal Pell Grant in college and meet the income requirements
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Up to $10,000 in debt relief if you didn’t receive a Federal Pell Grant in college and meet the income requirements
More Information.
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 The College Bound Scholarship
The College Bound Scholarship is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who enroll in middle school and meet the pledge requirements. The College Bound Scholarship covers average tuition at public college rates, some fees, and a small book allowance at over 65 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Washington. This page contains information for students, families, counselors, and anyone interested in the College Bound Scholarship.
Information for Students and Families
We've gathered the most important information about the College Bound Scholarship to share with our students and families in Washington State.
More Information.
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 Join us Nov. 8 and 9 to learn how you might be impacted by lead and arsenic in your soil
Ecology is hosting two public meetings in Central Washington to share information about lead and arsenic in soil. Please join us to learn about new cleanup options for former orchard properties as well as how to reduce your exposure, get your soil tested, and what else you can do to protect yourself.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, from 4-6 p.m. – Yakima Harman Center, 101 North 65th Ave Yakima, WA 98908
Wednesday, Nov. 9 2022, from 4-6 p.m. – Wenatchee Pybus Public Market, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Spanish interpreters will be present at both events. No registration is needed, and community members are encouraged to drop-in at their leisure. Light refreshments will be provided.
More Information.
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Washington Health Benefit Exchange - Washington Healthplanfinder
Don’t miss your chance to get covered for 2023!
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It’s open enrollment time. Washingtonians have until Jan. 15 to sign up for health and dental plans on Washington Healthplanfinder for the 2023 plan year.
Cascade Care Savings, a new state subsidy, may further lower an eligible customer’s monthly premium! Choose a Cascade Care Silver or Gold plan and you may qualify for additional savings. Visit wahealthplanfinder.org to learn more about available savings and find the right plan!
Need help getting covered? We have assisters throughout the state available to help at no cost answer questions, understand tax credits, and sign up for coverage. Click here to find an assister near you.
Questions on how you can support your employees sign up for health coverage? Contact smallbusiness@wahbexchange.org.
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Legislative Support Services
Employment Security Department
Dept. of Social and Health Services
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Clark Conservation District
Department of Corrections
Dept. of Veterans Affair
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Department of Transportation
Department of Social and Health Services
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
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