2026 Legislative Law Review released to Washington Retail Association Members
The Washington Retail Association (WR) has finalized and distributed its 2026 Legislative Law Review to all dues-paying members. Produced following the conclusion […]
King County approves sales tax increase for road maintenance
A pothole and crumbling road. Photo: Scott McClallen / The Center Square The Metropolitan King County Council approved a 0.1% sales tax increase […]
Inflation reaches a three-year high in May
Consumer price inflation increased to 4.2% in May, marking the highest annual rate in three years, according to newly released federal data. […]
Retailers should engage now on safer products rulemaking
The Washington Department of Ecology is continuing its work under the Safer Products for Washington program, which identifies and regulates priority chemicals […]
Recycling Reform Act rulemaking is underway
Washington state has begun rulemaking for the Recycling Reform Act, which creates an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for packaging and paper […]
Washington Retail Association needs YOU to connect with your lawmakers
The legislative session may be over, but advocacy does not stop when lawmakers leave Olympia. In many ways, the interim is one […]
OFM sounds alarm on 2027-29 budget shortfalls, Ferguson says no new taxes, and how we got here
Lynwood Times By Mario Lotmore June 7, 2026 OLYMPIA — The Office of Financial Management has warned state agencies that Washington faces “significant budget shortfalls” […]
Washington judicial scorecard overview
The Full Court Press judicial scorecard provides a statewide snapshot of Washington’s judicial candidates, summarizing publicly available information on qualifications, professional conduct, […]
Wealth migration reshapes King County tax base
King County continued to experience net outmigration of income between tax years 2022 and 2023, according to Internal Revenue Service data. About […]
Free ergonomics training resource for Washington employers
Back injuries remain one of the most common and costly workplace injuries across many industries, including retail, warehousing, distribution, and automotive operations. Whether stocking […]
Retail asset protection evolving into enterprise risk strategy
Retail asset protection is shifting from a narrow focus on shrink and theft toward a broader enterprise risk management approach that connects employee safety, […]
Seattle retail theft operation results in 13 arrests
The Seattle Police Department conducted a retail theft enforcement operation on May 29 at a Walgreens location in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, […]