The Washington Research Council (WRC), an essential organization in shaping economic policy in Washington State, has announced its 2024 Executive Committee. […]

  Effective January 1, 2024, a new law passed under SSB 5123 will prohibit employers from discriminating against a person during the […]

  2023 has been a year full of great challenges and significant opportunities. And what a year it has been for the […]

  WR is preparing for the 2024 Legislative Session, which will commence on January 8, 2024, and is scheduled to last 60 […]

  Attorney General Bob Ferguson invited the WR Policy and Government Affairs team, along with other business community members, to preview his […]

  Governor Jay Inslee’s 2024 supplemental budget proposal for Washington State intends to enhance public safety, focusing on tackling challenges posed by […]

  King County has created a new subdivision to address the escalating issue of retail theft. The county’s Prosecuting Attorney, Leesa Manion, […]

  If you have refrigeration units in your retail establishment or have an automotive repair facility that works on air-conditioning, please take […]

  In the final stretch of the holiday season, retailers are well-prepared to cater to consumers’ needs with a wide array of […]

  The 2023 Year-in-Review video showcases the organization’s impactful lobbying efforts and policy achievements. The video offers a dynamic recap of the […]

  The Washington Retail Association (WR) Board of Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer Renée Sunde convened for the final meeting […]

  In a strategic move to combat organized retail crime (ORC), retailers and lawmakers are pushing for the passage of the Combating […]