Digital fraud rings target retailers through tap-to-pay schemes
Organized retail crime is increasingly moving beyond traditional theft, with criminal networks using digital tools, stolen payment information and retail platforms to commit large-scale […]
Spokane transit tax renewal heads to August ballot
Spokane County voters will decide in the August primary whether to renew a 0.2% sales tax that supports the Spokane Transit Authority (STA). If approved, […]
Pasco advances road project to support Broadmoor development
The City of Pasco is moving forward with a $3.8 million road project designed to support future growth in the Broadmoor development area while […]
Small business confidence trails national outlook in Washington
A new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) finds that small business owners in Washington are less optimistic about current business […]
Kraken CEO raises concerns about Washington’s business climate
Image: Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times Seattle Kraken President and CEO Tod Leiweke expressed concerns about Washington’s fiscal direction during the Economic Future […]
Automatic gas tax increase takes effect in Washington
Image: Washington Policy Center Washington drivers are paying more at the pump following the state’s first automatic fuel tax increase, which took […]
NRF updates retail fraud taxonomy to address evolving threats
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released an updated version of the NRF Retail Fraud Taxonomy, a resource designed to help organizations […]
Celebrating Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO
June 30 marked the conclusion of Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO of the Washington Retail Association (WR), closing an important chapter […]
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 […]
State attorneys general strengthen fight against organized retail crime
State attorneys general are taking on a larger role in combating organized retail crime, creating new opportunities for retailers and law enforcement […]
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 […]
State elected officials receive salary increases
Washington’s governor, attorney general, and state lawmakers received salary increases on July 1 under a compensation schedule approved by the Washington Citizens’ […]