Restrictive and punitive firearm legislation introduced
Following the passage of HB 2118 in the 2024 session—which restricted the sale of firearms—the 2025 legislative session has already introduced a […]
Governor Ferguson’s bold start: Prioritizing housing, public safety, and affordability
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is sworn into office by Washington Supreme Court chief justice Debra L. Stephens, right, during a joint legislative […]
House Labor Committee hears HB 1184 to address high overtime salary threshold
The House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee recently heard testimony on HB 1184, a bill designed to alleviate the burdensome overtime-exempt salary […]
Exemption for small business & nonprofits from high salary thresholds
State overtime exempt salary rules have negatively impacted workers in their work hour flexibility, training and promotion opportunities. Since the new rules’ […]
Minimum wage hike and paid leave mandates face strong opposition
This week, the House and Senate held hearings on HB 1764 / SB 5578, which propose raising the minimum wage to $25/hour […]
Washington Fair Chance Act expansion raises employer concerns
Washington’s Fair Chance Act could see significant expansion under HB 1747, a proposed bill that further restricts employers from considering criminal records […]
Washington State plastic producer registration & reporting now open
The 2024 registration and reporting cycle for plastic producers in Washington State is now open. All producers of covered products must register […]
February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff
Friday, February 21, marks the first legislative cutoff, meaning all bills must be voted out of their original committees. To advance, a […]
Seattle Council approves 2025 budget, closing deficit without new taxes
On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a budget for 2025 by an 8-1 margin, eliminating a $250 million deficit in […]
Navigating West Coast rail congestion: Strategies for shippers
West Coast ports are experiencing elevated container volumes, leading to rail congestion and extended dwell times. The Ports of Los Angeles and […]
Longtime downtown Seattle retailer to close Pacific Place store
Published in the Puget Sound Business Journal By Joey Thompson – Reporter Nov 18, 2024 A home decor store that’s called downtown Seattle […]
Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving weekend
A record-breaking 183.4 million people plan to shop in-store and online this Thanksgiving weekend, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) and […]