WR has joined a broad coalition of business organizations in urging Congress to preserve the deduction for state and local business taxes, […]

The 2025 Legislative Session officially adjourned on time at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, concluding the 105-day budget year marathon. In […]

From left: Councilmembers Rod Dembowski, Sarah Perry, Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci listen during a Metropolitan King County Council meeting in January. […]

Image: Washington State Legislature WR is pleased to share that the Legislature has approved $100 million in local government grant funding through […]

Published by Washington Research Council    By: Emily Makings   April 26, 2025 In an editorial, the Seattle Times writes that the tax increases proposed by […]

Despite growing unease about the economy, Americans continue to spend at a steady pace, helping to sustain economic momentum. Retail sales rose […]

Consumer spending for Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, according to a new survey by the National Retail […]

The US-China trade war continues to disrupt maritime shipping and retail supply chains, with significant implications for the Seattle area and the […]

In 2024, the U.S. imported over $400 billion in goods from China, with electronics, machinery, toys, sports equipment, and furniture leading the […]

Washington State is updating its hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) regulations to reduce climate pollution. HFCs, found in products like air conditioners, refrigerators, and aerosol […]

Small retail businesses are the heart of Washington’s economy and the soul of our communities. As we celebrate Small Business Month this […]

Executives from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot met with President Trump this week to discuss the impact of tariffs on imported goods, […]