Governor Inslee will push for climate action and state progress in final year
As Washington Governor Jay Inslee enters his final year in office, he sis far from slowing down. In his 11th State of […]
Bipartisan $1.59 trillion spending deal averts government shutdown
Congressional leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on the federal government’s spending —a move aimed at averting a potential partial government […]
The Washington State legislature convenes for intense 60-day session
As Washington State’s legislative session is underway, legislators began a challenging and condensed 60-day period on Monday. With hundreds of bills […]
New statewide poll shows diverse perspectives on state priorities
The latest Crosscut/Elway Poll shows varying – and, at times, contradictory – views on state government policies and priorities. It also reveals […]
New OSHA injury reporting rules in effect
This year brings new rules for reporting on 2023 injury records to the Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Businesses […]
Legislature hears bills on packaging and bottle recycling
Tuesday, the House Committee on the Environment heard two bills dealing with packaging extended producer responsibility and beverage container recycling. House Bill 2049— […]
Shipt pauses operations in Seattle amid regulatory challenges
The recent announcement by Shipt to pause its same-day delivery service in Seattle highlights the growing challenges for gig economy platforms […]
Legislature unpacks six ballot initiatives in 2024
Let’s Go Washington has turned in over 2.6 million signatures for all six landmark initiatives. The campaign has marked a notable […]
WR addresses Lacey South Sound Chamber
WR Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs Mark Johnson was the keynote speaker for the January 3 luncheon of the […]
Seattle’s political landscape transforms with new City Councilmembers
On January 2, Seattle’s political landscape experienced a significant shift as five new members joined the City Council, accompanied by the […]
Register now for AG’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting
The Office of the Attorney General is holding its quarterly Organized Retail Crime Task Force hybrid meeting on Tuesday, January 23, […]