Minimum wage hike and paid leave mandates face strong opposition
This week, the House and Senate held hearings on HB 1764 / SB 5578, which propose raising the minimum wage to $25/hour by 2031, with an average 7% annual increase…
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Job growth slows but remains steady in January
The U.S. job market maintained solid growth in January, adding 143,000 jobs despite slowing from previous months. The unemployment rate dipped to 4%, lower than economists’ expectations, signaling continued labor…
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Organized Retail Crime bill proposes additional penalties for offenders
HB 1276, which increases penalties for high-dollar organized retail crime (ORC) offenders, was heard Monday in the House Community Safety Committee. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-28…
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Seattle City Council approves police use of “less lethal” weapons
The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 to eliminate restrictions on the use of “less lethal” weapons, including blast balls, pepper spray, and tear gas, under limited circumstances. These restrictions were…
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Washington Fair Chance Act expansion raises employer concerns
Washington’s Fair Chance Act could see significant expansion under HB 1747, a proposed bill that further restricts employers from considering criminal records in hiring decisions. The legislation prohibits taking adverse…
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HB 1671: WR strongly opposes deeply flawed privacy bill
This week, WR joined a coalition of industry groups in strong opposition to HB 1671, a deeply flawed privacy bill that imposes costly, contradictory, and unworkable compliance mandates – harming…
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GapVintage: A Nostalgic Revival for Retail
Gap is introducing GapVintage, a series of vintage drops curated by Sean Wotherspoon. Courtesy of Gap Gap is expanding its collaboration with vintage curator Sean Wotherspoon to launch GapVintage, a…
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