2025 legislative outcomes: Impacts on Washington retailers
The final day of legislative action was marked by the approval of more than $9 billion in new state and local taxes, which were signed into law by Governor Ferguson.…
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The final day of legislative action was marked by the approval of more than $9 billion in new state and local taxes, which were signed into law by Governor Ferguson.…
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May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to honoring the service, sacrifice, and strength of our military members, veterans, and their families. From Armed Forces Day to Military…
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Organized retail crime (ORC) is a growing national issue with wide-reaching impacts on retailers, employees, consumers, and entire communities. Unlike isolated shoplifting, these crimes are driven by coordinated, often transnational…
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Late Sunday night, the House Budget Committee advanced the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” setting the stage for the Rules Committee to meet this week and paving the way for floor…
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Target is refining its checkout experience by expanding both its Express Self-Checkout lanes and traditional staffed registers. Introduced in March 2024, the Express Self-Checkout, designed for purchases of 10 items…
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The WR Government Affairs team recently held its 2025 Legislative Session Debrief Retreat, moderated by Jennie Foglia-Jones. Together, the team conducted a personal inventory of successes, challenges, and lessons learned…
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With the May 9 candidate filing deadline behind us, the 2025 election landscape for Seattle and King County is coming into focus. Several high-profile races are now set, offering a…
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