Puget Sound mayors warn against business tax hikes
Mayors from Bellevue, Federal Way, Kirkland, Redmond, Des Moines, and Renton gathered for a joint news conference on March 28, 2025. A coalition of mayors from a dozen Puget Sound…
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Mayors from Bellevue, Federal Way, Kirkland, Redmond, Des Moines, and Renton gathered for a joint news conference on March 28, 2025. A coalition of mayors from a dozen Puget Sound…
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Faster Labor Contracts Act Last week, the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace sent a letter to congressional leaders opposing the “Faster Labor Contracts Act (S.844),” introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley,…
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SB 5360, dubbed the “Crimes Against the Environment” bill, narrowly passed the House Environment Committee on Monday by a single vote. While likely well-intended, this legislation, sponsored by Senator Yasmin…
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A Target employee wearing a mask works in an aisle of toys. Courtesy of Target On Tuesday, HB 2015, sponsored by Representative Debra Entenman (D-47), passed the Senate Law and Justice…
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WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key legislation that could have the most significant impact…
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Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could significantly impact Washington state’s budget, potentially forcing lawmakers into a special session. The Republican-led U.S. House recently passed a budget that assumes an extension of…
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Richard Dickson, CEO of Gap Inc. Courtesy of Gap Inc. Richard Dickson, the visionary behind Barbie’s resurgence, is now set to lead Gap Inc. as CEO. Given his success in modernizing…
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