Evergreen Reporter

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 466 H-1B petitions in Washington throughout 2024

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Washington submitted 466 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Washington: Medicare dependency reached 3% in 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3% of income in Washington, providing an average of $2,226 per capita to residents.

Washington: Social Security made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.8% of income in Washington, providing an average of $3,620 per capita to residents.

Washington legislative session focuses on unemployment and worker benefits

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

State Director Patrick Connor provided an update from Olympia on the small business agenda following Week 7 of the legislative session.