WA Democrats drop push for business tax to cover Medicaid costs

OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington state Democrats are likely abandoning plans for a new tax on employers like Walmart and Amazon, whose workers get health coverage through Medicaid.  The proposal came amid recent federal cuts to the program, which provides insurance for low-income Americans. The Senate’s budget committee was set to vote on advancing the legislation last […]

Snohomish County resident hospitalized with listeria in multistate outbreak

EVERETT [SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT]—Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, a serious bacterial infection linked to contaminated food products. The woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy, was hospitalized earlier this month and is now recovering. She is […]

Walmart commits to expanding its Electric Vehicle charging network

Walmart commits to expanding its Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network to thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across the United States by 2030 in an announcement released earlier this month. “We see our commitment today as a natural extension of our work to help customers and members live better, easier and more sustainable lives,” […]

Walmart Washington associates earn more than $8.5 million in bonuses

Company also extends associate COVID emergency leave policy to July 5, 2021 By Walmart Press Release Editor’s Note: Picture provided by Walmart. Seattle, Dec. 4, 2020 – Walmart today announced an additional $700 million in cash bonuses to its U.S.-based associates bringing its total 2020 quarterly and special cash bonuses for its U.S.-based associates to […]