Seattle’s outgoing council leaves fiscal challenge for newcomers
In late November 2023, Seattle’s outgoing City Council passed a significant $7.7 billion supplemental budget for 2024, leaving a complex financial […]
Inslee’s budget strategy would target fentanyl crisis
Governor Jay Inslee’s new budget strategy for Washington State, targeting the fentanyl crisis, may have a direct impact on public safety. […]
WR takes part in Senate AI committee work session
The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee held a work session on Friday, December 1, and the hot topic of the […]
Paper and packaging bill draft released
WR received an updated draft of the paper and packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill, which will likely be considered during […]
Retail crime is a persistent and underreported issue
Recent discussions around retail crime, particularly shoplifting, have sparked controversy. Last week, a New York Times article suggested that the surge […]
Save the date: AG Organized Retail Crime Task Force to convene January 23
The Attorney General’s (AG) Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force is set to convene for its 5th meeting on Tuesday, January […]
State Senate briefed on Organized Retail Crime in Washington
The Washington State Senate Labor & Commerce Committee recently focused on the growing issue of organized retail crime (ORC) and its impact […]
Revenue forecast indicates the state will have $2.933 billion more for the operating budget than expected
By: Emily Makings — Washington Research Council The November forecast of revenues from funds subject to the outlook (NGFO) is up compared […]
Shooting at Spokane Walmart reflects rising store violence
A “prolonged” fight in a north Spokane Walmart store on Sunday morning resulted in the shooting death of a man suspected […]
King County Council delays action on minimum wage legislation
In September, four members of the King County Council proposed legislation to create a new minimum wage standard for unincorporated areas […]
Retail Workforce Analysis Report heard before House work session
This week, the newly published Retail Workforce Analysis Report was heard before the House Post Secondary and Workforce Committee. This report […]
Mitigating variables in risk perception
Safety managers are often frustrated that workplace incidents keep happening despite offering great safety policies, training programs, and personal protective equipment […]