February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff
Friday, February 21, marks the first legislative cutoff, meaning all bills must be voted out of their original committees. To advance, a bill must have had a hearing and received…
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Annual reporting deadline for large refrigeration & A/C systems
The deadline for the 2025 annual report is fast approaching! Businesses with refrigeration or air conditioning systems containing 1,500 pounds or more of refrigerant that began operation before January 1,…
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Amazon’s return-to-office mandate boosts downtown Seattle foot traffic
During the first month of Amazon’s mandate for workers to return to the office five days a week, a report by the Downtown Seattle Association found a significant jump in…
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Washington State faces multi-billion-dollar budget deficit
Washington state is grappling with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit after years of increased spending. Estimates on the exact shortfall vary widely, with figures ranging from $6.7 billion to over…
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Washington State plastic producer registration & reporting now open
The 2024 registration and reporting cycle for plastic producers in Washington State is now open. All producers of covered products must register by April 1, 2025, regardless of whether their…
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HB 1517: The wrong approach to digital equity
The Washington Legislature recently held a public hearing on HB 1517, which proposes a $2 tax on smart wireless devices over $250 to fund digital equity programs. While the WR…
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Rulemaking notice: Retail alcohol product placement
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will be seeking input from businesses, especially retailers, on upcoming rulemaking regarding Retail Alcohol Product Placement. This is critical for retailers to…
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