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what’s working
gary chandler amy k. anderson, mhpa, j.d.
360.943.1600
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issue expertise: issue expertise:
Vice President, Government Affairs
Oversees Government Affairs
department and directs AWB’s
legislative and regulatory programs
Chandler, a former legislator and owner of a small business in his
home town of Moses Lake, oversees the Government Affairs team and
monitors the issues they cover. He is also active in ensuring AWB is at
the table in key task forces, including the Washington State Workforce
Training and Education Coordinating Board, the Southern Resident Killer
Whale (Orca) Task Force, and other special committees that meet
year-round.
robert “bob” battles, j.d.
General Counsel /
Government Affairs Director
360.943.1600
[email protected]
issue expertise:
Legal Affairs
Employment Law/Wage & Hour
Workers’ Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Workplace Safety
employment law in the spotlight: From rules about employee
scheduling and who can work as independent contractors to paid
family and medical leave, employment law issues have been active in
the Legislature. When it comes to workplace policies and regulations,
there is no better voice than that of business owners and leaders. The
real-world examples of how a proposed law would impact job creation
and employee retention that employers offer to lawmakers can change
the trajectory of those policies for the better.
Government Affairs Director
Health Care
Education
Workforce Development
Federal Policies
engagement on issues at the state, federal level: Employer
involvement in the legislative and congressional process is key to
helping lawmakers understand the impact of the policies they pass.
In particular, we need to hear from Washington state employers
experiencing a workforce shortage or training and benefit issues.
Their voices and solutions need to be heard.
mike ennis
Government Affairs Director
360.943.1600
[email protected]
issue expertise:
Aviation
Land Use
Rural Economic Development
Telecommunications
Transportation/Infrastructure
building the economy in all of washington: Well-maintained
and updated infrastructure, whether for water or transportation, is
critical to Washington’s trade-driven economy. Business leaders and
owners have a critical role in shaping how Washington addresses
those needs to ensure an economy that extends to every community
— rural and urban — in the state.
peter godlewski clay hill
360.943.1600
[email protected] 360.943.1600
[email protected]
Government Affairs Director
issue expertise:
Environmental Policy
Energy
Chemical & Solid Waste Management
Water Quality
clean, renewable energy: Washington’s low cost, clean hydroelectric
energy is a major competitive advantage, serving to both attract
businesses to the state and keep the cost of living low for consumers.
Carbon reduction is an extremely important goal — and Washington
employers, employees and consumers are leading the way through
investment, innovation and personal choices. But, policy discussions in
Olympia this year, and in coming years, will determine what employers
and consumers will pay for energy over the next 50 years.
Government Affairs Director
Issue Expertise:
Tax & Fiscal Policy
responsible spending: Every legislative session and the interim
break bring to life new proposals to adjust who pays taxes and how
much. Engagement on tax policy throughout the year helps make
sure lawmakers are informed about the competitive landscape for
businesses in every sector across the state.
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