Balancing opportunity and safety for young workers in Washington
Recent legislative changes are reshaping how Washington employers can hire and train young workers. HB 1644, passed earlier this year, added new […]
Retail sales show steady growth in August
Retail spending continued to rise in August, supported by back-to-school shopping, lower fuel costs, and tax-free holidays, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail […]
Seattle reviews public safety legislation one year in
Image: King5.com Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison recently reported on the impact of public safety legislation adopted since early 2024. The Seattle […]
Federal designation labels Antifa a terrorist organization, sparking local response
President Donald Trump’s September 17, 2025, announcement that Antifa will be designated as a “major terrorist organization” has prompted discussion across Washington […]
Swipe fees add $300 million to Halloween spending
Families shopping for costumes, candy, and decorations this Halloween will see a hidden cost in the form of credit card “swipe” fees. […]
LCB hosts feedback sessions on alcohol product placement rulemaking
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is seeking public input on its draft rules regarding retail alcohol product placement. Two […]
Seattle Mayor proposes sales tax increase for public safety initiatives
Mayor Bruce Harrell announces a proposed sales tax increase that would fund public safety priorities at a news conference at Fire Station […]
Layoffs reshape Seattle’s economy, threaten UI trust fund solvency
Three quarters into 2025, layoff announcements from Microsoft and Amazon are no longer headline news but a regular occurrence. Their impact now […]
Crystal Leatherman promoted to Director of Policy and Government Affairs
The Washington Retail Association (WR) is pleased to announce the promotion of Crystal Leatherman to Director of Policy and Government Affairs, effective […]
Interim guidance issued for retail sales tax implementation
The Department of Revenue has released new interim guidance to assist with the implementation of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which […]
King County candidate proposes funding for retail theft prosecutions
Image: King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci speaks at a press conference Thursday, Aug. 21 in Kent about starting up a new retail […]
Washington Supreme Court clarifies salary posting requirement
The Washington Supreme Court recently issued a decision interpreting the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), which requires employers with 15 […]