Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - Posts

• Washington State Employment Update

  New figures are out for our state's unemployment rate and Washington now stands at 6.4% unemployment, 0.3% below the national rate of 6.7%.  This is a substantial increase of 1.8% over the 4.6% rate we had one year ago November.  Clearly the Read More posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:08 PM by lewis | (Comments Off)

• TVW as aTeaching Tool

  TVW is Washington's public affairs network, our state's version of C-SPAN.  They broadcast the proceedings of the legislature end-to-end during the legislative session.  Outside of the session, TVW broadcasts legislative hearings, public policy Read More posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:25 PM by lewis | (Comments Off) Attachment(s): Teach with TVW Sponsorship Benefits.doc

• E-Waste Recycling Program Begins January 1

  Washington state's e-waste recycling program officialy begins January 1, 2009.  This state law allows small businesses (under 50 employees), non-profits, small local governments, school districts and individuals/households to recycle computers, laptops, Read More posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008 12:53 PM by lewis | (Comments Off)