The Washington Retail Association (WR) held its annual winter board of directors meeting in Olympia, Washington, chaired by Alesha Shemwell, Director […]

  On February 1, the historic Lord Mansion in Olympia, Washington, was filled with the sounds of a talented professional string trio […]

  The January jobs report has made it clear that the labor market is exceptionally strong, contradicting earlier predictions of a slowdown. […]

  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays an essential role in preventing injuries. From hard hats and safety goggles to earplugs and gloves, PPE […]

  The Washington State Legislature is currently addressing a series of six initiatives that pose challenges to existing Democratic policies. Among these, […]

  When the app-based worker minimum compensation law took effect on January 13, Mayor Bruce Harrell praised it as an important protection […]

  In a significant turnaround from the previous year’s loss, Amazon announced a net income of $30.4 billion for 2023, shining a […]

  The Legislature has passed two significant cut-off dates for the Policy and Fiscal Committees. Now, its attention is entirely on floor […]

  Mark Johnson, Sr. VP of Policy & Government Affairs, recently highlighted the legislative efforts aimed at bolstering worker and public safety […]

  Walmart, a name synonymous with retail, is also becoming a formidable force in the technology sector, operating as a conglomerate of […]

  HB 2301 and SB 6180 propose seven major programs to improve food waste management. WR and many who testified at the […]

  January 31 marked the first Legislative Session Cut-Off.  All bills had to be voted out of their policy committee of origin […]