The Washington Legislature recently held a public hearing on HB 1517, which proposes a $2 tax on smart wireless devices over $250 […]

The deadline for the 2025 annual report is fast approaching! Businesses with refrigeration or air conditioning systems containing 1,500 pounds or more […]

Washington state is grappling with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit after years of increased spending. Estimates on the exact shortfall vary widely, […]

Two bills aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) recently passed the House Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee along party lines (8-5). […]

Retail sales dipped in January following a strong holiday season but still showed year-over-year growth, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau […]

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will be seeking input from businesses, especially retailers, on upcoming rulemaking regarding Retail Alcohol […]

The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 to eliminate restrictions on the use of “less lethal” weapons, including blast balls, pepper spray, and […]

Organized retail crime (ORC) remains a serious challenge, impacting businesses, employees, and communities across Washington. To combat this growing issue, Washington Retail […]

Washington’s economy has demonstrated resilience, yet uncertainty remains. Each legislative session, hundreds of state bills directly impact the retail sector. WR’s Policy […]

The fiscal note process in the Washington Legislature is intended to estimate a bill’s financial impact on the state budget before a […]

Following the passage of HB 2118 in the 2024 session—which restricted the sale of firearms—the 2025 legislative session has already introduced a […]

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is sworn into office by Washington Supreme Court chief justice Debra L. Stephens, right, during a joint legislative […]