Public safety remains a legislative priority
Public safety continues to be a top priority for both the Legislature and the Governor, as demonstrated by the progress of key legislation through policy and fiscal committees to floor…
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WR joins call to Congress to permanently extend pro-growth tax reforms
WR has joined nearly 500 state and local chambers and national trade associations in urging Congress to make key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent.…
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WA pay transparency law faces legal challenges and proposed amendments
Washington’s pay transparency law, designed to close the gender wage gap by requiring salary ranges in job postings, is at the center of controversy. Since its enactment in 2023, approximately…
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Washington Retail meets with Senate Majority Leader
Left to right: WR Senior Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, Senator Jamie Pedersen (D-43, Seattle), Senate Majority Leader, and WR Contract Lobbyist Amber Carter WR recently…
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Clothing & textile bills unlikely to advance this session
During the 2025 session, the legislature considered two bills focused on clothing and textiles. HB 1107, known as the “Fast Fashion” supply chain transparency bill, aimed to require large apparel and…
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New battery stewardship rule: Public meeting & comment opportunity
The Washington State Department of Ecology is developing the Battery Stewardship Program Rule (Chapter 173-905 WAC) to implement Chapter 70A.555 RCW, which expands opportunities for recycling unwanted batteries through an…
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Washington lawmakers push for tougher penalties on organized retail theft
Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-28, Pierce County) testifies on HB 1276 Washington state is taking a tougher stance against organized retail theft with HB 1276, which seeks to increase prison sentences…
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