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What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

March 12, 2026

Join WR today for a Sine Die celebration

March 12, 2026

Interim CEO Alesha Shemwell inspires women leaders at Walmart event

March 12, 2026

WR continues national search for next president and CEO

March 12, 2026

Washington introduces new rules to phase out high-impact greenhouse gases

May 1, 2025

The power of small retail businesses in Washington

May 1, 2025

Retail leaders discuss tariff concerns with President Trump

May 1, 2025

Legislative “trash talk” leads to passage of litter control bill

May 1, 2025

Governor Ferguson reflects on 2025 legislative session

May 1, 2025

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

April 24, 2025

Lawmakers to vote on $12 billion tax package that raises costs on retail

April 24, 2025

Legislature advances $15.2 billion transportation budget

April 24, 2025

Opinion: Regressive tax proposals harm low- income residents looking to move to lower-risk, FDA- approved nicotine products

April 24, 2025

Remembering Senator Bill Ramos

April 24, 2025

B&O tax proposal would increase B&O revenues by 24.2% over the forecast in 2027–29

April 24, 2025

Seattle Times editorial board urges cautious budgeting for Seattle

April 24, 2025

WAORCA launches new website to support fight against organized retail crime

April 24, 2025

Governor cautions against $12 billion tax proposal amid budget uncertainty

April 24, 2025

2025 PNWER Annual Summit set for Bellevue

April 24, 2025

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

Join WR today for a Sine Die celebration

Interim CEO Alesha Shemwell inspires women leaders at Walmart event

WR continues national search for next president and CEO

Washington introduces new rules to phase out high-impact greenhouse gases

The power of small retail businesses in Washington

Retail leaders discuss tariff concerns with President Trump

Legislative “trash talk” leads to passage of litter control bill

Governor Ferguson reflects on 2025 legislative session

What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List

Lawmakers to vote on $12 billion tax package that raises costs on retail

Legislature advances $15.2 billion transportation budget

Opinion: Regressive tax proposals harm low- income residents looking to move to lower-risk, FDA- approved nicotine products

Remembering Senator Bill Ramos

B&O tax proposal would increase B&O revenues by 24.2% over the forecast in 2027–29

Seattle Times editorial board urges cautious budgeting for Seattle

WAORCA launches new website to support fight against organized retail crime

Governor cautions against $12 billion tax proposal amid budget uncertainty

2025 PNWER Annual Summit set for Bellevue

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