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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...
New Taxes Proposed – Forecast Predicts Lower Revenues | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The legislature now has less than 40 days remaining in the 2025 session. Bills must now move forward in the opposite chamber, progressing through policy and fiscal committees. The opposite house policy cutoff is next week, and...
Rent Control Survives Cutoff | Legislative Report
This week the legislature cleared a major hurdle, the House of Origin Cutoff. March 12 was the deadline for bills to move out of the chamber in which they were introduced. This year, 1,826 bills have been introduced, and 532 made it out of their respective chambers....
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...
Requiring Cash Increases Public Safety Risk for Businesses | King County Council Cashless Proposal
The King County Council is considering whether to require businesses in unincorporated King County to accept cash. The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce delivered the following...
Washington State has a New Drug Possession Law | Blake Decision Recap
In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court declared the state’s drug possession laws unconstitutional. During the legislative session that year, legislators passed a temporary fix...
Local Proposals Prohibiting Public Drug Use | Seattle Metro Chamber Statement
In response to recent announcements from local elected leaders after the legislature failed to find agreement regarding the Blake decision, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of...
Latest Index shows uptick in overall optimism while economic anxiety takes center stage
Press Release The latest Index shows an uptick in overall optimism while economic anxiety takes center stage “The message from voters is clear: they want to see results when it comes...
Housing Bills Pass + Session Concludes
The 105-day 2023 legislative session officially adjourned at 9:50 p.m. on April 23. Click here to watch the Sine Die ceremony. This session there were 2,317 bills introduced and...
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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...
Member Feature: Per Scholas
Today's featured member, Brian McRae, Managing Director of the Seattle Campus of Per Scholas, said the organization's mission is to advance economic equity through rigorous training...
Member Feature: TemperaturePro
Today's featured member, Angelica Guardia, owner of TemperaturePro, said the company is passionate about helping friends and neighbours stay comfortable, breathe easily and stay...
Member Feature: ACT 3 Catering
Today's featured member, Sean Pals, Northwest Director of Catering for ACT 3 Catering, said the company has a passion for delivering an elevated dining experience, while eating...
Member Feature: Canine Companions
Today's featured member, Julia Schuehle, Field Marketing & Media Coordinator, Northwest Region for Canine Companions, said the organization is leading the service dog industry so...
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