By: Emily Makings | The Washington Research Council On May 16, the Legislature held a special session to pass 2E2SSB 5536, […]

  Capital gains tax collections in Washington state have surpassed expectations, with revenues totaling $849 million for fiscal year 2023 (ending on […]

  The legislature has provided conditional exemptions under WA Cares (Washington’s long-term healthcare tax) for certain eligible employees. Both employers and employees […]

  By Mike Hintze This article is the first in a sequence of blog posts exploring the now-ratified Washington My Health My […]

  The Safer Products for Washington team will present an online webinar on June 21, open to all stakeholders. In the presentation, […]

  As of April, the U.S. economy continues to exhibit signs of strength and stability, as supported by solid job growth, historically […]

The Greater Grays Harbor Chamber held a wrap-up presentation on the 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Presenting were Rep. Jim Walsh […]

  Retail theft is soaring across the US, with giants like Walmart, Target, and Dollar Tree bearing the brunt of losses. However, […]

  Washington Retail Services welcomes Brittany Shannon, who joined WR in April 2023 as the new Business Development Manager. Brittany’s primary focus is […]

  The U.S. labor force has witnessed a historic influx of foreign-born workers, as per recent Labor Department data. This comes amidst […]

  Creating a culture of safety in the workplace goes beyond minimal compliance requirements. Leaders must help nurture employees toward a personal […]

  Last week, during a one-day special session, the Washington State Legislature passed a compromise bill, Senate Bill 5536. The bill is […]