Governor signs bill cracking down on catalytic converter theft
Tuesday, March 26, Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) signed into law HB 2153 – cracking down on vehicle catalytic converter theft. The legislation, prime […]
NRF predicts $5.23 trillion in sales for 2024
Retail sales are predicted to climb steadily in 2024, reaching between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion according to the National Retail Federation […]
Court-ordered boundary changes stir election dynamics
In 1983, Washington voters amended the state constitution, establishing a five-member bipartisan Redistricting Commission. Tasked with redrawing Congressional and Legislative District boundaries […]
Legislature provides limited aid for King County’s budget challenges
Last autumn, King County Executive Dow Constantine cautioned that without assistance from the Legislature, the County would be compelled to shutter nearly […]
Burien City Council approves minimum wage legislation
On March 18, the Burien City Council passed its minimum wage legislation, following a year of stakeholder meetings with the business […]
Walmart exceeds supplier emission targets
In 2017, Walmart embarked on a monumental journey to combat climate change. With over 100,000 suppliers, Walmart’s initiative, Project Gigaton, aimed to […]
Amazon stops 700K counterfeiters from creating accounts in the past year
Amazon reported that it prevented 700,000 counterfeiters from creating accounts last year, showcasing its ongoing battle against fake products. Although Amazon doesn’t […]
How Kohl’s is transforming the shopping experience
Once a modest player in home decor, Kohl’s is now ambitiously expanding its offerings. With a 40% increase in SKUs, it’s set […]
Biden-Harris Administration bans asbestos to protect people from cancer
The Biden-Harris Administration has taken a significant step in protecting public health by finalizing a ban on ongoing uses of asbestos. The […]
WR Policy and Government Affairs team talks strategy at post-session retreat
Pictured from left to right: Crystal Leatherman, Local and State Government Affairs manager, Mark Johnson, Sr. VP of Policy and Government Affairs, […]
WR supports human trafficking legislation with nexus to organized retail crime
WR joined Senator Manka Dhingra(D-45) Chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee and prime sponsor for the Governor’s signing of 2SSB […]
SB 5774 improves childcare access and hiring
Governor Inslee signed SB 5774 bill into law on Tuesday, March 26, which will go into effect immediately. The bill, introduced by […]