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 […]
WR champions fashion industry on day 1 of 2025 legislative session
The 2025 legislative session kicked off the first day with a public hearing on HB 1107, which targets increasing supply chain transparency […]
Governor Ferguson lays out priorities
Photo credit: Governor Bob Ferguson’s office Governor Bob Ferguson was sworn in on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, before a joint session of […]
Plastic producer registration and reporting for 2025 now open
Registration and reporting for plastic producers in Washington is now open and runs through April 1, 2025. All producers of covered plastic […]