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Rent Control + UI for Striking Employees Still in Play | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The 2025, 105-day legislative session is on its final stretch. April 2 was the cutoff where all bills that passed their chamber of origin needed to be passed by the opposite chamber policy committee to stay alive this session....
WA Budget Proposals Released + Policy Cutoff April 2 | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The legislature has now passed the half-way point of the 105-day session. As we approach the March 12 house of origin cutoff, some bills will not advance due to the high volume of proposed legislation and the session’s tight...
How WA Tax Proposals Will Impact Your Business
Despite a decade of increasing state revenue, overspending by state officials has left us with a projected $15 billion budget deficit over the next four years. This deficit is not due to a recession, as it was in 2009; it is also not due to declining revenues. It is...
Chamber and DSA Dig into Seattle’s Transportation Future
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we’re focused both on addressing current needs and planning for long-term investments that support our region’s economy. For transportation, that means...
Council Must Include Mayor’s Public Safety Package in Final 2024 Budget
Over the next four weeks, the Seattle City Council will deliberate and finalize the mid-year biennial budget, which includes a $1.7 million proposed investment for a new crime...
Transportation Levy Renewal Possible in 2024
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we believe transportation is one of the most important things to get right for our community’s long-term health and success. We know the public cares...
Key Statewide Election Races + Issues We’re Watching | Interim Report
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s state legislative team Boswell Consulting compiled this report on key issues and upcoming elections. Key Elections to Watch Update: Regional 2023 Elections...
[ACTION] Tell Seattle City Council to Enforce State Drug Possession Laws
We know from The Index that public safety has consistently been a top Seattle voter priority. We need your help to ensure that City Council votes to make Seattle a safer place to...
Drug Possession and Public Use Laws – A Timeline
Seattle City Council is considering legislation that would align the city code with the state’s recently passed law classifying the public use and possession of controlled substances...
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Member Feature: Liza Heider Photography
Today's featured member, Liza Heider, photographer of Liza Heider Photography, is a talented woman entrepreneur and portrait photographer who is passionate about helping woman-owned...
Member Feature: Double DD Meats
Today's featured member, Kim Nygard, owner of Double DD Meats Inc., said Double DD Meats is Seattle’s premium meat market, established in 1955. Double DD remains to this day, an...
Member Feature: Graze Craze
Today's featured members, Marissa and Stan Domingo, owners of Graze Craze, said Graze Craze is here make your meal a meal to remember. Tell us about your business We are small family...
Member Feature: Kong Academy
Today's featured members, Elke Robshaw and Curt Jordan, co-founders of Kong Academy, said the Kong Academy approach is centered on making learning fun and meaningful for children....
Member Feature: CavnessHR
Today's featured member, Jason Cavness, CEO and founder of CavnessHR, said the company aims to unburden you from HR tasks, allowing you to concentrate on business growth. CavnessHR...
Member Feature: ERA Events
Today's featured member, Emma R. Aguilar, Owner and Event Stylist of ERA Events, said the company crafts events that truly reflect clients' unique personalities and incorporates...
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