The rent affordable to people earning far below the median income is not sufficient to cover building operating expenses like utilities and repairs or regularly scheduled maintenance. This legislation would target funds to these purposes, particularly programs for traditionally underserved populations with special needs, such as farmworkers, persons with developmental disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and homeless families. Call your Representatives and ask for their support of SB 5936. Let them know that this legislation will provide much needed funding for the creation, operation and maintenance of low-income housing accross the state. Domestic Violence T his legislative session, advocates for victims of domestic violence are working on an important bill, SB 5189.
Domestic violence jeopardizes the employment and financial security of many Washington workers.
Currently, a Washington worker who must leave work to seek protection from domestic violence and stalking is not eligible for unemployment insurance. There are now 15 states that allow unemployment benefits to workers who must leave their jobs due to domestic violence. The growing trend includes our neighboring states of Oregon, California, Colorado, and Wyoming. The current system forces workers to choose between their jobs and their safety. SB 5189 would provide unemployment benefits to workers who must leave work because of domestic violence and stalking.