Energy choice initiative headed to the ballot
WR endorsed Initiative 2066 – protecting energy choice – is headed to the November 5, 2024 general election ballot. The initiative is all but guaranteed to qualify with an astonishing…
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Former Governor Gregoire addresses ORC Task Force
Former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire addressed the Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force yesterday in Seattle. Gregoire, the CEO of Challenge Seattle, an alliance of 23 of…
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Renton Chamber hosts ‘2024 Meet the Governor Candidates’ reception
Pictured left to right: WR State & Local Gov’t Affairs Manager, Crystal Leatherman, WA State Governor candidates Sami Bird (R), Mark Mullet (D), and Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO/President, Diane Dobson.…
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Back-to-class shopping trends highlight early purchasing
As of early July, over half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have started purchasing items for the upcoming school year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey. Despite…
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Washington leads nation in OSHA inspections: Retail heavily impacted
Washington State has the highest rate of inspections to employee ratio in the nation, with over 10% of Washington’s inspections occurring within the retail trade. Alarmingly, more than 84% of…
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Walmart offers college credit for work experience
Walmart is taking innovative steps to support its employees’ educational pursuits by offering college credit for on-the-job training and work experience. This initiative involves partnerships with various colleges, enabling employees…
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Meet-and-greet with Attorney General candidate Nick Brown
Left to right: City of Olympia Mayor, Dontae Payne, WR State & Local Gov’t Affairs Manager, Crystal Leatherman, and WA Attorney General Candidate, Nick Brown. WR’s State & Local Government…
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