Bipartisan data privacy bill unveiled by Washington lawmakers
Two Washington lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, are collaborating on the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), a bipartisan […]
Bridge collapse in Baltimore: Implications for West Coast retail and logistics
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, along with the closure of the Port of Baltimore, has sent shockwaves […]
Totality tourism: Harnessing the economic power of solar eclipses
On April 8, 2024, North America experienced its first total solar eclipse since 2017. While the moon’s fleeting passage across the sun […]
Updated COVID-19 guidance for Washington State businesses
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has issued interim guidance for workplaces regarding COVID-19 safety measures. All employers are […]
CEO confidence dips amid election uncertainty
In the latest CEO Confidence Index poll, optimism took a hit as concerns over the upcoming presidential election weighed heavily on executives’ […]
Costco partners with Sesame to offer weight-loss programs to members
Costco Wholesale has expanded its partnership with online healthcare services provider Sesame to offer weight-loss programs, including prescription drugs like Ozempic and […]
WR presents at Renton Chamber
Last week, WR’s Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, delivered a presentation at the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Johnson […]
Seattle Council reconsiders Delivery Pay Ordinance amid backlash
Seattle City Council is reconsidering its controversial delivery pay ordinance following two months of backlash. The ordinance, implemented in January 2024, aimed […]
Seattle Mayor proposes $1.35 billion transportation levy
Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed a new transportation levy in Seattle history, which would be the largest tax levy in Seattle history, […]
Governor signs bill cracking down on catalytic converter theft
Tuesday, March 26, Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) signed into law HB 2153 – cracking down on vehicle catalytic converter theft. The legislation, prime […]
NRF predicts $5.23 trillion in sales for 2024
Retail sales are predicted to climb steadily in 2024, reaching between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion according to the National Retail Federation […]
Court-ordered boundary changes stir election dynamics
In 1983, Washington voters amended the state constitution, establishing a five-member bipartisan Redistricting Commission. Tasked with redrawing Congressional and Legislative District boundaries […]