What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]
Washington Retail Association launches search for next president and CEO
Olympia, WA — The Washington Retail Association (WR) has launched a national search to identify its next President and Chief Executive Officer, marking an […]
Urgent Update: Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act HB 2274 needs action now
HB 2274, a targeted update to Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) has advanced out of policy committee and is now in the House Rules Committee. […]
Seahawks championship celebration delivers major boost to downtown Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks returned home this week to celebrate their second Super Bowl title with a championship ceremony and parade that drew massive crowds […]
State adopts rule clarifying worker protections tied to immigration related coercion
Washington state has adopted a new employment standards rule clarifying worker protections related to immigration related coercion in the workplace. The rule […]
Walmart invests in workforce upskilling as it modernizes regional distribution centers
Photo: Walmart Walmart plans to invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas, Louisiana, as part of […]
Carryout bag legislation stalls in Senate
Proposed changes to Washington’s carryout bag policy did not advance this session after SB 5965 stalled in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. As […]
Major retailers announce leadership transitions
Two of the nation’s largest retailers, Target and Walmart, began February with new chief executive officers, marking notable leadership transitions at both companies. At Target, […]
Pets take center stage in Valentine’s Day spending
As Valentine’s Day approaches, consumers are expanding their celebrations beyond partners and friends to include pets. New estimates show that spending on […]
Millionaire tax proposal draws record response as lawmakers weigh revisions
The proposed income tax on high earners, known as the Millionaire Tax and introduced as SB 6346, has become one of the […]
Rounding cash transaction bills advance in Olympia
Legislation that would allow cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents is moving forward in the Washington Legislature as […]
Workers’ comp bill addresses symptoms within a system in need of reform
As the Legislature reaches the halfway point of session this week, the Legislature heard and advanced four workers’ compensation bills with significant […]