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King County Council Committee approves new minimum wage ordinance

On April 16, the King County Council’s Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee approved a new minimum wage ordinance that would cover businesses in […]

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Dick’s commits $2M for youth sports on 10th anniversary of Sports Matter Program 

Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation marks the 10th anniversary of its Sports Matter Program by committing $2 million to a new grant initiative.   […]

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Seattle taxpayer survey reveals resistance to new taxes amidst budget deficit 

Seattle faces a growing budget deficit, but a recent survey by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce reveals that taxpayers are opposed […]

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L&I seeks feedback on work hour policies for minors

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is soliciting feedback on a draft administrative policy concerning the employment of minors, […]

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Update: New legislative district boundaries in effect for 2024 election cycle after stay requests denied 

In March, Federal District Court Judge Robert Lasnick revealed revised legislative district maps following his ruling last year that boundaries set by […]

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H&M Group invests in physical stores, including refurbishing 250 globally

H&M Group, the renowned fast-fashion company, has unveiled plans to bolster its physical store presence by investing in refurbishments and strategic openings. […]

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Rulemaking underway to implement warehouse quota requirements

Rulemaking is underway by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to implement legislation (2SHB 1762) passed in 2023 aimed at […]

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Home Depot set to acquire SRS Distribution for $18.25B 

Home Depot is set to acquire SRS Distribution, a building products supplier, for $18.25 billion, aiming to enhance its services for professional […]

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State Senator Mike Padden announces retirement 

 Long-serving State Senator Mike Padden has announced his retirement, leaving behind a legacy of impactful advocacy, notably in retail security. Padden’s tenure […]

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Building a stronger workforce: The impact of the Workforce for America Act 

The House passed the Stronger Workforce for America Act this week in a 378 to 36 vote. This bipartisan support is a […]

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Bridge collapse in Baltimore: Implications for West Coast retail and logistics

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, along with the closure of the Port of Baltimore, has sent shockwaves […]

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Totality tourism: Harnessing the economic power of solar eclipses 

On April 8, 2024, North America experienced its first total solar eclipse since 2017. While the moon’s fleeting passage across the sun […]

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