The 2026 legislative session is only 60-days, but the Legislature still has the appetite to pass product responsibility bills. WR has been […]

As retailers look ahead to 2026, National Retail Federation experts point to a year shaped by evolving consumer behavior, rapid technology adoption, and continued policy and […]

In November, Attorney General Nick Brown announced the creation of a new Workers’ Rights Unit to expand enforcement of wage theft, discrimination, worker misclassification, […]

The Seattle City Council has unanimously elected Joy Hollingsworth as its new president, marking the first time a Black woman has held […]

Governor Bob Ferguson has released a proposed two-year balanced supplemental budget totaling about $79 billion. The plan represents a 1.5 percent increase over […]

Seattle business owners facing property damage may be eligible for financial assistance through the Storefront Repair Fund. The program reimburses the cost of repairing eligible […]

An image of the security video from the Guitar Center robbery. (Redmond PD) Redmond police recently arrested a 25-year-old man and a […]

Organized retail crime (ORC) and large-scale retail theft continue to threaten worker safety, community access, and Washington’s economy. WR is proud to […]

Governor Bob Ferguson announced his support for a proposed millionaires’ tax during a December 23, 2025, press conference, framing it as a long-term policy […]

Recent developments in Seattle highlight an ongoing debate over how the city should address open drug use, low-level offenses, and public safety. […]

Washington’s workers’ compensation system underwent significant reform in 2011 with the adoption of the Medical Provider Network (MPN), which aligned care for […]

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles remains an active and evolving policy discussion in Washington. HB 1420, sponsored by Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30), was introduced during the 2025 […]