Governor Ferguson signs Public Safety Law
WR CEO, Renée Sunde, and WR Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs with Governor Ferguson at the signing of HB 2015. […]
Legislative “trash talk” leads to passage of litter control bill
Before adjournment, lawmakers passed HB 1293 to amend existing laws regarding litter control and the use of plastic bags in Washington state. […]
2025 Western States ORC Conference set for Seaside, Oregon
The 6th annual Western States Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Conference will take place September 10–12, 2025, bringing together professionals from retail, law […]
Seattle’s 2025 election takes shape after candidate filing deadline
With the May 9 candidate filing deadline behind us, the 2025 election landscape for Seattle and King County is coming into focus. […]
Seattle City Council could make changes in ethics rules
Following the advice Wayne Barrett, Executive Director of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (“SEEC”), Councilmember Cathy Moore is considering proposing changes […]
Consumers would bear the cost of increased B&O taxes
Published by Washington Research Council By: Emily Makings April 26, 2025 In an editorial, the Seattle Times writes that the tax increases proposed by […]
Bedrooms & More’s Blake Garfield is the new Wallingford Chamber President
With 28 years of experience working for Bedrooms & More, which his father created in 1972, Blake Garfield is adding a new […]
Governor signs legislation expanding minor work hours and strengthening safety requirements
Source: Office of Governor Bob Ferguson In April, Governor Ferguson signed two new laws impacting youth employment in Washington State. HB 1121 […]
Legislature approves $100 million for public safety
Image: Washington State Legislature WR is pleased to share that the Legislature has approved $100 million in local government grant funding through […]
Tariffs put pressure on small retailers and consumers
Small businesses, comprising 98% of all retailers and supporting over 13 million jobs, are facing increasing challenges due to rising tariffs. These […]
Former SPD Chief of Staff files $3M claim alleging harassment and retaliation
Jamie Tompkins, a former FOX 13 television anchor and former Seattle Police Department chief of staff. (Courtesy of Jamie Tompkins) Jamie Tompkins, […]
Register now: 2025 PNWER Annual Summit in Bellevue
The 2025 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit will be held July 20–24 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. This […]