February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff
Friday, February 21, marks the first legislative cutoff, meaning all bills must be voted out of their original committees. To advance, a […]
Annual reporting deadline for large refrigeration & A/C systems
The deadline for the 2025 annual report is fast approaching! Businesses with refrigeration or air conditioning systems containing 1,500 pounds or more […]
Washington State faces multi-billion-dollar budget deficit
Washington state is grappling with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit after years of increased spending. Estimates on the exact shortfall vary widely, […]
Amazon’s return-to-office mandate boosts downtown Seattle foot traffic
During the first month of Amazon’s mandate for workers to return to the office five days a week, a report by the […]
Washington State plastic producer registration & reporting now open
The 2024 registration and reporting cycle for plastic producers in Washington State is now open. All producers of covered products must register […]
HB 1517: The wrong approach to digital equity
The Washington Legislature recently held a public hearing on HB 1517, which proposes a $2 tax on smart wireless devices over $250 […]
Rulemaking notice: Retail alcohol product placement
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will be seeking input from businesses, especially retailers, on upcoming rulemaking regarding Retail Alcohol […]
Retail sales slow in January, but economic growth continues
Retail sales dipped in January following a strong holiday season but still showed year-over-year growth, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau […]
Fiscal note inconsistencies in the 2025 session must be addressed
The fiscal note process in the Washington Legislature is intended to estimate a bill’s financial impact on the state budget before a […]
Urgent: Bill threatening retail industry scheduled for executive action – Act Now!
Despite mounting concerns from businesses across the state, HB 1671, focused on consumer data privacy regulation, is scheduled for executive action this […]
Governor Ferguson’s bold start: Prioritizing housing, public safety, and affordability
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is sworn into office by Washington Supreme Court chief justice Debra L. Stephens, right, during a joint legislative […]
ORC Best Practices Report strengthens public-private partnerships
Organized retail crime (ORC) remains a serious challenge, impacting businesses, employees, and communities across Washington. To combat this growing issue, Washington Retail […]