Public safety bill heading to the Governor
HB 2015 was approved by the House on Tuesday night and now heads to the Governor, who has indicated his intent to sign it into law. WR is grateful to…
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Judge strikes down Washington’s Natural Gas Initiative
A King County Superior Court judge has overturned I-2066, a voter-approved measure aimed at preserving natural gas access in Washington. Judge Sandra Widlan ruled that the initiative violated the state’s…
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House passes unemployment insurance for striking workers
In a narrow vote, the House of Representatives passed SB 5041, which would extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to workers on strike, a move that challenges the fundamental purpose of…
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Seattle Times editorial board urges cautious budgeting for Seattle
As economic uncertainty looms due to weak job growth and the potential impact of new tariffs, The Seattle Times editorial board commended the Seattle City Council for adopting the most…
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Controversial “Crimes Against the Environment” bill passes committee by one vote
SB 5360, dubbed the “Crimes Against the Environment” bill, narrowly passed the House Environment Committee on Monday by a single vote. While likely well-intended, this legislation, sponsored by Senator Yasmin…
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Tensions surface in Seattle City Council
Seattle Council President Sara Nelson’s leadership as council president has caused divides among the Seattle City Council. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times) As 2024 began, Councilmember Sara Nelson transitioned…
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Tariffs and inflation slow retail outlook for 2025
Retail sales are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025, with projections ranging from 2.7% to 3.7%, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). While a strong labor…
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