Wildfire smoke rule comment period in July
The Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) began enacting emergency rules to protect workers from ambient heat exposure and wildfire smoke in 2021. In 2022, LNI moved forward on…
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State appropriates $400 billion to fund Blake Fix
By: Emily Makings | The Washington Research Council On May 16, the Legislature held a special session to pass 2E2SSB 5536, a drug policy bill that is in response…
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Washington’s new capital gains tax exceeds expectations
Capital gains tax collections in Washington state have surpassed expectations, with revenues totaling $849 million for fiscal year 2023 (ending on June 30) compared to the initial forecast of…
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Employer duties for exempt employees under WA Cares tax
The legislature has provided conditional exemptions under WA Cares (Washington’s long-term healthcare tax) for certain eligible employees. Both employers and employees should be aware of their respective responsibilities related…
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The Washington My Health My Data Act Part 1: An Overview
By Mike Hintze This article is the first in a sequence of blog posts exploring the now-ratified Washington My Health My Data Act. Part 1 of the series offers…
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Safer Products for Washington announces important dates
The Safer Products for Washington team will present an online webinar on June 21, open to all stakeholders. In the presentation, the team will share highlights from the upcoming…
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Strong spending and vigorous labor market growth dissuade thoughts of recession
As of April, the U.S. economy continues to exhibit signs of strength and stability, as supported by solid job growth, historically low unemployment, and robust consumer spending. The labor…
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