Washington businesses prepare for new retail sales taxes
Beginning October 1, 2025, Washington businesses will begin collecting new retail sales taxes under Engrossed Substitute SB 5814, passed during the 2025 […]
Washington State to tax advertising services starting October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Washington businesses providing advertising services must collect retail sales tax and report income under the Retailing B&O tax […]
Court ruling prompts review of debit card swipe fee regulations
A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Reserve’s 2011 cap on debit card “swipe” fees was set higher than intended by […]
Teen unemployment rates climb in high wage states
National unemployment has remained relatively low over the past year, yet recent data shows teen joblessness is rising. According to the Bureau […]
Olympia’s Proposition 1: Outsized workplace mandates beyond Seattle
Image: Experience Olympia This November, Olympia voters will decide the fate of Proposition 1 (Prop 1), a sweeping workplace mandate that goes […]
New U.S. Chamber resource helps small businesses navigate recent tax changes
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new resource to help small businesses understand and benefit from provisions in the recently […]
Washington gas prices rise above national average
Washington residents are paying more at the pump compared to last year, even as national prices have declined. According to AAA, the […]
Report projects economic impacts from federal tariffs
A new analysis from the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) projects that recently announced federal tariffs could cost Washington’s economy […]
Renée Sunde Announces Retirement as President & CEO of Washington Retail Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2025 OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington Retail Association (WR) announced today that Renée Sunde, President and CEO, […]
Washington Drops to 14th in CNBC’s top states for business
Washington has dropped to 14th place in CNBC’s annual rankings of the top states for business, falling out of the top 10 […]
Deadline approaches for compliance with Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
Retailers, distributors, and cosmetologists operating in Washington have until December 31, 2025, to sell or use existing inventory that does not meet […]
DoorDash raises fees in Seattle, citing impact of city regulations
DoorDash has announced another increase in service fees for Seattle customers, pointing to the city’s regulations for app-based workers as the driving […]