House of origin cutoff passes
All House and Senate Bills had to be voted out of their original chambers by 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 13– or the bills would be considered finished for the…
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Target considers paid membership program similar to Amazon Prime
Target Corp. is considering launching a paid membership program, similar to Amazon Prime and Walmart+, to drive growth and stay competitive in the retail market. Internally referred to as…
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What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
Washington Recycling and Packaging (WRAP) Act (HB 2049) Focus: Defines ‘producer’ to put manufacturers at the top of the responsibility chart and retailers at a lower position, preventing them…
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Taking action on ORC beyond debates over crime data
Credible data has been the focus of discussions regarding organized retail crime (ORC), and some national groups are facing criticism for alleged data misrepresentation. Although the error was quickly…
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Will your business be ready when the L&I inspector comes knocking?
Unannounced safety inspections are rising at the rate of a 10% increase per year, according to data the WR Safety Team gathered from national inspection data. We expect the…
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Property Tax Tug of War — SB 5770
In a legislative session marked by competing priorities and the backdrop of an election year, the progression of a significant property tax bill, SB 5770, emerged as an unexpected…
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Join our team – become a retail advocate
WR uses VoterVoice as an excellent platform to help our state legislators hear from their constituents about key topics affecting retailers, employees, and keeping workplaces safe. We make it…
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