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 by 2031, with an average 7% annual increase…
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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 by April 1, 2025, regardless of whether their…
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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 in hiring decisions. The legislation prohibits taking adverse…
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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 bill must have had a hearing and received…
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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 the City’s $2 billion general fund without new…
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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 Long Beach report dwell times ranging from four…
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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 home for more than a decade will soon…
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