Legislature adjourns on time
The 2025 Legislative Session officially adjourned on time at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, concluding the 105-day budget year marathon. In the final days leading up to adjournment, known…
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King County considers sales tax to support legal system
From left: Councilmembers Rod Dembowski, Sarah Perry, Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci listen during a Metropolitan King County Council meeting in January. Some members are advocating for a new sales…
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Legislature approves $100 million for public safety
Image: Washington State Legislature WR is pleased to share that the Legislature has approved $100 million in local government grant funding through its final Operating Budget. These funds will support…
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Consumers would bear the cost of increased B&O taxes
Published by Washington Research Council By: Emily Makings April 26, 2025 In an editorial, the Seattle Times writes that the tax increases proposed by legislators “will in the end hit those residents…
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Consumer spending remains resilient despite economic concerns
Despite growing unease about the economy, Americans continue to spend at a steady pace, helping to sustain economic momentum. Retail sales rose 1.4% in March, with gains across auto sales,…
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Mother’s Day spending to top $34 billion in 2025
Consumer spending for Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Despite…
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Trade war disruptions impact Seattle ports and PNW retail
The US-China trade war continues to disrupt maritime shipping and retail supply chains, with significant implications for the Seattle area and the Pacific Northwest. Recent reports show that up to…
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