2024 Legislative Session Begins – January 8
The 2024 Legislature will convene on January 8 for a 60-day Session scheduled to end March 7. WR is gearing up for a sprint as several thousand bills will be…
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The 2024 Legislature will convene on January 8 for a 60-day Session scheduled to end March 7. WR is gearing up for a sprint as several thousand bills will be…
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Olympia’s newly elected Mayor, Dontae Payne, presided over his first city council meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Mayor Payne brings a wealth of experience to this new position.…
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In 2023, the retail landscape during the holiday season was influenced by various factors, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, economic uncertainties, and evolving consumer behaviors. Retailers faced…
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On Monday of this week, several wage-related regulations in Washington underwent significant changes. These updates, provided by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), are important for…
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On February 13, 2024, the voters of Renton will vote on whether to create a new minimum wage law. Supporters of the wage proposal collected enough signatures to qualify…
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Two issues familiar to retailers will be reintroduced during the 2024 legislative session for another attempt at passage. Representative Mia Gregerson (D, 33rd LD) will be the prime sponsor…
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In a significant policy shift, Federal Reserve comments have signaled a move towards interest rate cuts in the coming year, deviating from its recent aggressive rate hiking strategy. The…
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