Senate Policy Committee acts on email marketing reform bill
On February 25, HB 2274 passed out of the Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee, clearing the opposite chamber policy cutoff. That’s an important step forward. The […]
WR attends TVW gala and views plans for new building
WR staff and guests recently attended the annual gala for TVW, Washington’s public affairs network, committed to providing unfiltered access to state […]
Washington lawmakers propose competing budgets amid debate over taxes and reserves
Washington lawmakers are considering competing supplemental budgets for the 2025–27 biennium, highlighting differences over spending priorities, reserve levels, and potential new taxes […]
Seattle office market shows signs of stabilization
Seattle’s downtown office market ended 2025 with historically high vacancy rates, but recent data suggests the pace of increase is slowing. According […]
Rulemaking update on employer documentation for mass layoffs
The Washington State Employment Security Department is developing draft rule language related to employer documentation requirements tied to mass layoff notifications. The […]
Retail theft trends present ongoing challenges for retailers
Retail theft continues to affect stores nationwide, with recent data highlighting increases in both incidents and related safety concerns. According to a study by […]
Seattle prepares for lasting impact from 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, leaders are focused not only on hosting matches but also on creating long-term economic and […]
Working families tax cut boosts households and retail
This tax season, millions of American families are seeing larger refunds thanks to the Working Families Tax Cut. The law provides targeted relief […]
Lacey police arrest suspect in organized retail theft case
Law enforcement agencies in Thurston County recently arrested a man accused of multiple thefts from Home Depot stores in Lacey, underscoring continued […]
Supreme Court limits presidential tariff authority
The United States Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded presidential authority. The decision concludes that […]
Retailers respond to rising theft with store changes
National retailers, including Walmart and Target, say organized retail crime and ongoing inventory losses are driving significant changes inside their stores. Company […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could […]