Curtis King

The Washington state Farm Bureau has named Representative Larry Hoff and Senator Curtis King as the organization’s Legislators of the Year. The WSFB says the awards were handed out because of Hoff’s and King’s leadership and dedication to working on key issues important to Farm Bureau Members. As the hi ...

The future of the farm worker in Washington remains unclear after last week’s passage of legislation in the state Senate brining the 40-hour work week of the Ag industry. In addition, Senate Bill 5172 looks to prevent some, but not all, back pay lawsuits against the Ag industry. Tho ...

Washington is positioned to be the first state to bring the 40-hour work week to agricultural workers, under a bill approved by the state Senate Tuesday. Under the modified Senate Bill 5172, which was originally proposed by Yakima’s Republican Senator Curtis King, Washington would establish a three-year phase-in period of the new requirement that employers pay overtime to agricultural workers. Be

Earlier this week, the Washington Farm Bureau announced that Aberdeen Representative Brian Blake (D) and Yakima-area Senator Curtis King (R) will receive the 2020 Legislator of the Year awards. The Farm Bureau said the two were selected for their leadership and exceptional dedication to working on key issues important to agriculture ...

Washington state Lawmakers pass legislation this week that will allow truck drivers to drive loads that happen to be a little over weight.  On Monday, the state House approved Senate Bill 5883.  The legislation allows drivers carrying crops exceed weight limits by up to 5% twice in a calendar year.   ...