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 […]
House Labor Committee hears HB 1184 to address high overtime salary threshold
The House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee recently heard testimony on HB 1184, a bill designed to alleviate the burdensome overtime-exempt salary […]
Seattle Council names six finalists for District 2 vacancy
The Seattle City Council has named six finalists to fill the District 2 vacancy created by Councilmember Tammy Morales’s resignation on January […]
Retail – Alive and well at the 2025 NRF Retail Big Show
WR President & CEO attended the 2025 NRF Retail Big Show held last week in New York City. The event was one […]
Restrictive and punitive firearm legislation introduced
Following the passage of HB 2118 in the 2024 session—which restricted the sale of firearms—the 2025 legislative session has already introduced a […]
Record profits highlight need to address credit card swipe fees
Record profits in the credit card industry underscore the urgent need for Congress to address soaring swipe fees that burden small businesses […]
Transition Team key priorities presented to Governor Bob Ferguson
Bob Ferguson is sworn in as the 24th Governor of the State of Washington during his inauguration ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, […]
VoterVoice sign-up: Stay engaged during the 2025 legislative session
The 2025 legislative session is now underway, and a significant number of bills and initiatives are already making their way through the […]
Governor Bob Ferguson signs three executive orders moments after inauguration
Governor Bob Ferguson’s signature on one of his first three executive orders, signed immediately after his inauguration. (M. Scott Brauer/Cascade PBS) Shortly […]
WR testifies on key employment law proposals during week 2 of legislative session
Washington State Capitol (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard) WR’s employment law team addressed six significant legislative proposals this week, many of which carry […]
WR Presents on organized retail crime to the City of Everett
WR was invited to present to the Everett Mayor and City Council at their winter retreat to address organized retail crime (ORC), […]
Washington State 2025 Legislative Session commences with ceremonial events
The Washington state House of Representatives readies for opening ceremonies of the 2025 legislative session on Monday. The 2025 Legislative Session officially […]