2026 Legislative Law Review released to Washington Retail Association Members
The Washington Retail Association (WR) has finalized and distributed its 2026 Legislative Law Review to all dues-paying members. Produced following the conclusion […]
King County approves sales tax increase for road maintenance
A pothole and crumbling road. Photo: Scott McClallen / The Center Square The Metropolitan King County Council approved a 0.1% sales tax increase […]
Reminder: Washington overtime salary threshold increases in 2027
Retailers should keep Washington’s overtime salary threshold in mind as they plan 2027 budgets. Beginning January 1, 2027, the minimum salary required […]
Ferguson forms economic council amid concerns over Washington economy
Image: Governor’s Office Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order creating a 26-member Governor’s Economic Development Council to advise his administration […]
Rose Gundersen retired from Washington Retail Association on June 10, 2026
Rose Gundersen, State and Local Government Affairs Associate, retired from the Washington Retail Association (WR) on June 10, 2026, concluding a distinguished […]
“Surveillance Pricing” policy may be heading for Seattle
A new category of retail policy is cropping up across the country, and Washington is squarely in the mix. By spring 2026, […]
Repeal effort for Washington’s income tax moves toward November ballot
A campaign to repeal Washington’s newly enacted income tax has taken a major step toward appearing on the November general election ballot. Supporters of Initiative 645 submitted 511,408 signatures to the Washington […]
US House passes Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), legislation aimed at addressing the growing impact of […]
Representative Larry Springer recognized as Washington Retail Association’s Legislator of the Year
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Larry Springer as WR’s Legislator of the Year for his longstanding commitment to […]
Seattle faces mixed outlook in national investment ranking
Seattle ranked 11th in the Financial Times and Nikkei Investing in America ranking, highlighting both strengths and challenges in the city’s business […]
Representative Mari Leavitt recognized as Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Mari Leavitt as a Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety for […]
How Lawmakers Voted on Retail Affordability in 2026
The Washington Retail Association (WR) has released its 2026 Consumer Affordability Scorecard, highlighting how lawmakers voted on key issues affecting retailers, employees, […]