What passed? What died? Washington’s 2022 legislative session wrap up | KNKX Public Radio
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Bill Action | Governor Jay Inslee
See the bills that have been signed by the Governor
Bearing a Grudge: Why Hostility Gets Frozen in Place | Psychology Today
Grudges may be petty, but their costs can be immense.
3 Practices That Set Resilient Teams Apart
This dataset has helped us to codify three simple-to-execute, high-return practices that teams can adopt to reboot their mindset, ignite energy, and boost performance.
Redefining Your Purpose in the Wake of the Pandemic
...we all just experienced a major life transition at the same time during the Covid-19 pandemic.
How Much Do I Care? | PA TIMES Online
Even once an employee is onboarded, we must remain vigilant as other companies will continue to entice the top talent to join their team.
Biden-Harris Administration Issues Call for Wildfire Commission Member Applications | USDA
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2022 – The Departments of Agriculture, the Interior and Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are now accepting applications for members to the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission.
The Morning Wire: It's budget-deal day as Legislature's adjournment nears - Washington State Wire
Today’s the day the big budget compromises get rolled out in the Legislature.
USDA Report Shows a Decade of Conservation Trends | NRCS
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2022 — A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report shows use of no-till, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods and advanced technologies have climbed in recent years.
Ask Rita: When Do I Initiate the ADA Interactive Process with a (Possibly) Disabled Employee? - Blue Avocado
Groups File Complaint with FTC Over Right to Repair – PNW AG Network
WAWG signs letter to governor, legislature on salmon recovery | WAWG
Our farmers have implemented conservation on their lands for decades and generations with help and in partnership with local conservation districtsv...
USDA Announces $35 Million Funding Opportunity to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers | USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $35 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities that help historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms.
New Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to Meet March 23-24 | NRCS
Spotting Emotional Immaturity in High-Conflict Personalities | Psychology Today
Knowing the signs of emotional immaturity may help you navigate relationships.
Legislators Work Overnight to Push State Budget Related Bills Through – NewsRadio 560 KPQ
Climate experts predict ‘tough times’ ahead as drought conditions continue - OPB
Central and Southern Oregon are bearing the brunt of an extensive drought that could bring early wildfire and more water shortages this summer.
Debris from flooding kills over 3.5 million salmon at Mason County hatchery | South Sound | ifiberone.com
More than 3.5 million hatchery salmon became casualties of recent flooding in Mason County.
USDA invests $1 billion in climate-smart initiative | Agriculture | capitalpress.com
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a $1 billion investment in partnerships to support U.S climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.
Another buffer bill stalls in Washington Senate | Washington | capitalpress.com
https://www.capitalpress.com/state/washington/another-buffer-bill-stalls-in-washington-senate/article_976b5c82-98e7-11ec-beb2-c3dea8865ee2.html
Cover crops play a starring role in climate change mitigation | TheFencePost.com
Cover crops offer agricultural producers a natural and inexpensive climate solution through their ability to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) into soils.
Active listening boils down to this. | Holstee
Give your full attention. Don’t speak (until later). Share back what they’ve said. Ask open-ended questions.
Whatcom innovation can help small farms and reduce pollution | Bellingham Herald
in 2019 he began engineering the TerraTug, a four-wheel-drive contraption that is remote-control operated, can haul more than four times the volume of a wheelbarrow and runs on electricity
Wildfires likely to increase by a third by 2050, warns UN | Wildfires | The Guardian
Even previously unaffected countries likely to see uncontrollable blazes, says study, which calls for shift to spending on prevention
Research suggests Forest Service lands not the main source of wildfires affecting communities - Wildfire Today
They found that ignitions on Forest Service lands accounted for fewer than 25% of the most destructive wildfires
Omicron BA.2 variant is spreading in U.S. and may soon pick up speed : Shots - Health News : NPR
In a Hybrid World, Your Tech Defines Employee Experience
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State Senate Democrats Propose $5.8 Billion Supplemental Budget – NewsRadio 560 KPQ
Klicker legislation for equity in alternative energy facilities siting has new life - Mark Klicker
“This is a big win for the policy in my legislation and for the people of rural Washington,” said Klicker, R-Walla Walla. “Although the amendment does not include a short-term moratorium on the siting of alternative energy facilities, it does bring this issue to the local level and allows the primary stakeholders to be involved.”
Washington lawmakers consider another path to buffers | Rural Life | capitalpress.com
Washington lawmakers are considering delegating broad powers to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to write salmon-protection rules, requiring all publicly funded projects to have a "net ecological gain."