Seattle City Council approves 2024 budget
On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a $7.8 billion budget for FY 2024, which begins on January 1. Seattle has a biennial budget process, so this is essentially a…
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Retailers and congressional lawmakers unite to fight ORC
In a strategic move to combat organized retail crime (ORC), retailers and lawmakers are pushing for the passage of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). This legislation is…
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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 legacy for the incoming council. This budget, the…
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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. With over $50 million in new funding for…
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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 day was artificial intelligence (AI). Senator Joe Nguyen…
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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 the 2024 Legislative Session. Also referred to as…
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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 in shoplifting is overstated and localized to certain…
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