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 […]
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 […]