New appointments to the Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature has announced several recent appointments: Tana Senn, former Representative for the 41st District, has been appointed by Governor […]
Beverage Container Refund Program introduced in Washington
Senate Bill 5502, sponsored by Senator June Robinson (D-38), and its companion, House Bill 1607, introduced by Representative Monica Stonier (D-49), aim […]
Home Depot expands delivery options with DoorDash and Uber Eats
A Home Depot store in Virginia. More retailers have been enlisting companies like DoorDash, Instacart and Uber to offer consumers additional delivery […]
Why Nordstrom is a brand to watch
Photo by Mike Mozart / Flickr Published in Seattle Magazine By Rob Smith January 20, 2025 Nordstrom has faced its fair share […]
Valentine’s Day spending hits record $27.5 billion
Valentine’s Day 2025 spending is projected to reach a record-breaking $27.5 billion, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation […]
AI Transparency and Disclosure bills advance
Two bills aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) recently passed the House Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee along party lines (8-5). […]
New campaign aims to educate about state’s budget challenges
Enterprise Washington launched Washington Budget Breakdown, a campaign to educate the public about Washington state’s current budget situation. The nonprofit initiative includes: […]
Washington introduces textile EPR legislation: What retailers need to know
The 2025 legislative session in Washington is shaping up to be the “year of clothing.” Following the introduction of HB 1107 – […]
Lowe’s Hometowns: Empowering communities through $10M in grants
Lowe’s is continuing its transformative impact with the fourth year of Lowe’s Hometowns, a five-year, $100-million initiative revitalizing community spaces nationwide. In […]
Expanding Presumptive PTSD Coverage threatens workers’ comp stability
Washington State’s workers’ compensation system covers Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if proven work-related. In 2018, the Legislature granted presumptive PTSD coverage to […]
Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to represent District 2
Image of Mark A. Solomon being sworn in to fill the vacant position on the Council, representing District 2, which encompasses south […]
Taxes paid by businesses in Washington are the 10th highest in the nation, on a per-employee basis
Published by Washington Research Council By: Emily Makings January 28, 2025 According to the Council on State Taxation (COST), Washington businesses paid […]