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Walmart’s strategic focus yields growth and customer satisfaction  

Walmart’s strategic emphasis on lowering prices and enhancing the shopping experience is paying off, as highlighted in its recent Q1 earnings report. […]

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Major organized retail crime bust seizes 74,000 stolen items

Reneé Sunde, President and CEO, and Mark Johnson, Sr, VP of Policy and Government Affairs recently spoke to the media about the […]

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Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program faces fiscal challenges again 

Washington’s PFML program, enacted in 2017 and implemented in 2020, is facing a potential deficit for the second time in four years. […]

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Seattle City Council approves a partial new police contract

The Seattle City Council passed legislation approving a new police contract that covers 2021 through 2023 and Mayor Bruce Harrell quickly signed […]

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Successful retail theft sting apprehends more than 20 shoplifters

WR applauds the recent success of Gig Harbor Police in their ongoing efforts to combat retail theft. Over a two-day sting operation, […]

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King County Council approves new minimum wage

The King County Council has voted to create a new minimum wage for unincorporated areas of the county, aligning with Tukwila’s highest-in-the-nation […]

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Register Today: Join TVW for a community conversation on the fentanyl crisis 

The death toll from the synthetic opioid fentanyl continues to climb, with 112,000 deaths nationwide in 2023. As the crisis builds, the […]

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Rulemaking: Battery extended producer responsibility and what you need to know 

In 2023, the Legislature passed a law establishing a product stewardship program for batteries. This new law mandates battery producers to implement […]

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Recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Washington State! With over 604,000 Asian Americans and […]

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Rulemaking: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act could affect more than just makeup

In 2023, the Legislature passed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA). Starting January 1, 2025, the TFCA will restrict the manufacture, distribution, and […]

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Rising temperatures activate heat regulations in Washington

The first heat wave of 2024 in Washington triggered essential heat rules to safeguard outdoor workers. Regulated by the Washington State Department […]

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Walmart is redefining retail waste management with AI  

Walmart is pioneering AI solutions to combat retail and food waste. Their new in-store AI system advises employees on everything from ripe […]

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