COVID-19: Impact on Employment and Labor

The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic is dealing a severe blow to state economies, businesses and workers. First and foremost, states are strengthening their health care capacity in the event that demand for medical services surge. Ensuring there are enough licensed health care professionals is a key component in this preparation.

Spokane Police Department responds to US Supreme Court homelessness ruling

SPOKANE, Wash. – The US Supreme Court ruled that cities are allowed to ban homeless people from sleeping outside of homes on Friday, giving Spokane law enforcement more leeway to bring charges against houseless people. The Spokane Police Department (SPD) says that the ruling opens the way for police to cite people for sleeping within