Public safety bills on hold in the house
WR has been one of the strongest and loudest advocates for improving public safety and urging the legislature to confront the challenges of retail theft and Organized Retail Crime…
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Three out of six initiatives to receive public hearings
The initiatives receiving hearings include Initiative I-2081, establishing a parental bill of rights for public school education; I- 2111, prohibiting state and local income taxes; and I- 2113, loosening restrictions…
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Balancing safety and authority: The debate over WA State Initiative 2113 on vehicular pursuits
In recent months, public safety has taken center stage in Washington State, sparking intense discussions on the delicate equilibrium between law enforcement’s authority and the paramount importance of ensuring the…
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Strengthening Public Safety: Highlights from the Seattle Southside Chamber Webinar
Mark Johnson, WR Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs, presented to the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce webinar on public safety along with area police chiefs, the Washington Organized Retail…
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January economic recap: U.S. and Washington State
In January, the United States economy experienced a surge in employment, with 353,000 jobs added, surpassing expectations, and maintaining an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Real GDP also expanded by 3.3%…
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Millions in revenue lost at Seattle businesses due to City’s new untested gig worker minimum pay standard
Written by: By Anna Powell, DoorDash Manager, Government Relations – Northwest On Jan. 13, the City of Seattle implemented an unprecedented new law that made huge changes to the way…
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Don’t overlook safety basics!
While there are everyday tasks to ensure excellent customer service, it’s important to focus on the basics of safety to protect workers. It may be hard to remember everything but…
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