Public safety measure gains strong support
HB 2015, which focuses on public safety funding and local government financial tools, was heard this week in the Senate Law and Justice Committee. Prime sponsor Rep. Debra Entenman (D-47)…
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HB 2015, which focuses on public safety funding and local government financial tools, was heard this week in the Senate Law and Justice Committee. Prime sponsor Rep. Debra Entenman (D-47)…
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The Alliance of State Retail Associations is committed to providing top-tier benefits to its members, including a competitive retirement plan in partnership with Transamerica. The Alliance of State Retail Associations…
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A Target employee wearing a mask works in an aisle of toys. Courtesy of Target Five years after the pandemic lockdowns, the retail industry has seen significant recovery, but true “normalcy”…
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It has been a rough week for Mayor Bruce Harrell as he launches his reelection campaign, with multiple news stories casting his administration in a negative light. First, the Mayor’s…
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Senate Democrats have unveiled a $17 billion slate of new taxes to support their budget. Measures include taxes on wealth (SB 5797), payroll (SB 5796), and property (SB 5798), in…
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Photo by Washington State Standard SB 5284, the extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill for packaging, sponsored by Senator Liz Lovelett (D-40), appears to have stalled in the House. The bill,…
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Washington lawmakers are considering two major tax proposals, HB 2033 and HB 1416, that target tobacco, vapor, and nicotine products. While both bills are being discussed as “necessary to implement…
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