Governor Bob Ferguson’s statement on the Governor’s Emergency Powers
Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27, 2025 about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by…
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Retailers brace for rising tariffs as import volumes hold steady
Amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, U.S. ports are seeing strong import volumes, with projections indicating continued growth through spring before potential declines this summer, according to the latest Global Port Tracker…
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Senate fails to approve measures to improve public safety
Photo By Washington State Patrol The Senate failed to act on SB 5060, a $100 million law enforcement grant program for local governments, before the bill cutoff. It remains uncertain…
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Flawed Packaging Recycling Bill passes Senate
Photo by Washington State Standard SB 5284 narrowly passed the Senate on March 7 and now moves to the House for consideration. WR has significant concerns with the bill in…
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L&I proposes rule updates for workplace injury and illness tracking
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is updating its workplace injury and illness tracking rules to align with recent federal changes from the Occupational Safety and Health…
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President Trump’s agenda: What to expect next
Highlights from the president’s first speech to a joint session of Congress PWC March 7, 2025 President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, making…
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St. Patrick’s Day spending expected to reach $7 billion
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, consumer enthusiasm remains strong. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, 61% of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday, with spending expected to total…
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