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 state average for a gallon of regular gas…
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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 $2.2 billion and more than 30,000 jobs over…
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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, will retire effective December 10, 2025, following eight…
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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 for the first time in several years. This…
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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 the requirements of the state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act…
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Washington eyes budget challenges amid federal Medicaid shifts
Washington state is facing a potential budget shortfall by 2027, with projections showing a deficit by 2028 despite recent increases in both taxes and revenue. At the center of the…
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Retail Action Council Board announces recent local election endorsements
The WR Retail Action Council Committee has recently approved a round of endorsements, this time focusing on key local elections critical to Washington’s retail and business community. Endorsements were determined…
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