New version of I-9 form takes effect August 1
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a new Form I-9, which has been streamlined and shortened, that employers should use beginning Aug. 1,...
July 21, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a new Form I-9, which has been streamlined and shortened, that employers should use beginning Aug. 1,...
July 21, 2023
Dr. Amber Itle Washington State Veterinarian USDA declares the “win” against brucellosis, 69 years after the initiation of the U.S. Brucellosis Eradication Program. All...
July 21, 2023
Background In May 2022, the Veterinary Board of Governors (VBOG) voted to endorse a proposed apprenticeship program as a pathway to become Licensed Veterinary...
April 14, 2023
The Veterinary Board of Governors (VBOG) has drafted language to consider adopting health equity continuing education (CE) model rules. The language complies with Substitute Senate...
April 7, 2023
The AVMA is urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would provide harsher penalties for trafficking illicit xylazine while maintaining current...
April 7, 2023
The Wrap Act, legislation that would have overhauled the state’s recycling system, was tossed in the trash bin last week. The House and Senate...
March 17, 2023
The AVMA is asking Congress to pass the Healthy Dog Importation Act, which strengthens dog importation requirements and provides the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
March 3, 2023
The Wrap Act recycling and waste bill continues to wind its’ way through the Legislature, and with it the requirement to review packaging of...
February 10, 2023
Both House and Senate committees on the Environment met this week and passed both House Bill (HB) 1131 and Senate Bill (SB) 5154, the...
February 3, 2023
House Bill (HB) 1131, if passed, will require that consumer packaging and paper products producers adhere to new requirements in order to cut down...
January 27, 2023