Rise Up certifications accessible to K12 students with federal funding in 2023-24
WR is pleased to announce that three of the four RISE Up certifications developed by retailers are now on the 2023-24 Industry […]
How to communicate with state lawmakers and participate in the process
Our IWR readers have varying degrees of experience with policy and lawmaking. Some are well-versed in the process, while others have only […]
Retail sales surge 3% at start of 2023—a clear sign economy continues to grow
Retail sales increased in January as job and wage growth and easing inflation encouraged spending, but strong spending complicates Fed’s fight to […]
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell focuses on public safety and downtown revitalization in annual State of the City address
On February 21, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his 2023 State of the City address, recounting actions of his Administration’s focus on “core […]
Amazon plans to bring employees back to the office in May
According to the Seattle tech giant’s CEO, Andy Jassy, Amazon plans to bring employees back to the office in May. Most will […]
AG ORC Task Force to convene in Tacoma on March 29
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is convening his third Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force meeting in Tacoma on March 29. The […]
Prevent debilitating back injuries through safe lifting practices
Back injuries are costly. The yearly economic damage from back injuries for US companies is $225 billion. Poor physical fitness, lack of […]
Legislative Update
Today marks the 31st day of the 105-day session, and WR’s policy and government affairs team are continuing to review bills closely. […]
Legislature debates drug possession
On Monday, the Senate Committee on Law and Justice held a hearing on five bills that addressed the 2021 Washington State Supreme […]
WR testifies for unified national standard to address supply chain transparency
The Transparency in Supply Chains bill, SB 5541, was heard in the Senate Labor and Commerce on Monday. This bill has a […]
Inslee open to drug possession and police pursuit law revisions
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee stated in an interview with John Carlson of KVI last week that he supports legislation aimed at […]
WA Supreme Court holds hearing to decide legality of the State’s illegal and unconstitutional income tax
The Washington State Supreme Court held a hearing on January 26 to decide the legality of the capital gains “excise” tax. WR […]