Seattle Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs

Legislative Agenda

2010 Legislative Session

For the 2010 legislative session, we will focus on matters that impact our four policy priorities. We will also work closely with WashACE, a statewide coalition of business associations and chambers of commerce that promotes public policies that retain and create jobs and increase economic opportunity. WashACE has five priorities for the 2010 session:

1. Deliver a sustainable budget that prioritizes spending and does not raise employer costs.
2. Reduce workers' compensation and unemployment insurance costs to encourage job creation.
3. Stimulate investment in innovative technologies by reducing regulatory barriers.
4. Target higher education investments to programs that contribute directly to economic growth and enact reforms necessary to make Washington's public schools competitive for Race to the Top federal funds.
5. Maintain commitment to authorized transportation projects.

• Government Action Update: Produced by the Chamber's Public Affairs Department, this weekly email summarizes policy issues for business leaders.
  
• WashACE Newsletter: WashACE will provide weekly updates on legislative activity affecting businesses in the state. Sign up at washace.org.
• EnterpriseWashington's GROW program: Another statewide coalition, GROW provides interactive, web-based tools to help business people identify and locate their elected state and elected officials. GROW also provides information on issues that impact jobs and quality of life. Nothing on this website tells you how to vote—but it gives you the information to make decisions about issues and candidates. To learn more, visit www.growwa.com/SeattleChamber
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• View the latest report and bill tracking summary from the Chamber's state lobbyist, Brad Boswell.