OLYMPIA, Wash. Lawmakers in Congress, including Eastern Washington Representative Dan Newhouse, are working on a bill that would give farmworkers a path to citizenship, but multiple farmworker groups would like to see it die in the Senate for a second time.
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, co-sponsored by Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), passed the House in 2019 before stalling in the Senate.
It was reintroduced on March 3, 2021. According to a press release, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, aims to ensure a legal, reliable workforce for America’s farmers and ranchers.
“American agriculture is desperately in need of a legal, reliable workforce. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act is a solution – negotiated in good faith by agriculture groups, labor representatives, and Members on both sides of the aisle – that will do just that,” said Rep. Newhouse. “As one of only a few farmers in Congress, I understand the invaluable contributions our produ
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RENTON, Wash. – Thirty two dogs believed to be rescued from kill shelters in China arrived in Washington to be adopted.
The dogs were flown to California from China and then the non-profit Pet Rescue Pilots flew them to Pierce County, Saturday evening.
They are being cared for at Aberdeen Scottish Terrier Rescue in Renton until they find forever homes.
Meet some of the other passengers who were on the latest flight from China! These wonderful dogs have been so poorly…
Italian Wine Podcast launches the Inclusion-Diversity Series
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This new series hosted by Dr. Rebecca Lawrence is a set of discussions with prominent people in the wine industry, focusing on issues such as inclusivity, diversity, allyship and female leadership. The series will inform, educate and entertain listeners about the wine industry through intimate conversations.
Rania Zyaat, Vinka Woldarski, Amelia Singer
Italian Wine Podcast wanted to share these stories with listeners, not only to demonstrate these experiences still exist in the wine industry in 2021, but that there is a movement of strong female leadership that is becoming a force of positive change.
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