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 […]
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 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 […]
Seattle City Council selects former Councilmember for District 5 vacancy
After narrowing the list of potential appointees from 22 to 6 on July 17, the City Council appointed former Councilmember Debora Juarez […]
Public testimony highlights growing concerns over workers’ bill of rights
On July 22, employers, workers, and nonprofit leaders from Olympia and Tacoma voiced concerns about the recently certified initiatives that will raise […]