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Major Tax and Transportation Overhaul Proposed – What We’re Tracking | Legislative Update
On Monday, Jan. 12, the state legislature kicked off the 2026 supplemental session. The week started with both the House and Senate holding opening ceremonies. On Tuesday, Governor Bob Ferguson presented his State of the State address in a joint legislative session....
2026 Legislative Session Preview Report
Following nearly eight months of interim, it is time for legislators to head back to Olympia for the 2026 legislative session, which starts on Monday, January, 12, 2026. The legislature spends the first half of the 60-day legislative session biennium passing the...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Governor Ferguson’s Budget Proposal
Olympia – December 23, 2025 – The Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued the following joint statement today in response to Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed operating...
Navigating Economic Headwinds: OFM Reports Another Downward Revision to State Revenues and Warns Leaders of Economic Impacts of Tariffs
As Washington State leaders head into the 2026 legislative session, new data from the September economic and revenue forecast and the Office of Financial Management’s Crosswinds Ahead...
Washington State Sales Tax Expansion – Effective October 1, 2025
During the 2025 legislative session, state leaders passed a $9.4 billion revenue package, the largest tax increase in Washington state history. This package included bills that made...
New Taxes, Employment Law, Alcohol and Childcare Regulations Start July 27
The following bills were passed by the Washington State Legislature in 2025 and will impact Washington’s business community. The laws go into effect on or before July 27. Business...
New Federal Budget Impacts Seattle Business Community and Their Priorities
On Friday, July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The bill includes tax cuts for businesses and high income earners and significant increases in...
New Laws that will Impact Employers Taking Effect in July
Gov. Bob Ferguson recently signed off on the first legislative session of his first term—passing a $9.4 billion budget, with historic tax increases and programmatic cuts for the...
Chamber Endorses King Co. Parks Levy
On June 25, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Executive Committee voted to endorse King County Proposition 1, renewing the King County Parks Levy, in the Aug. 5 primary...
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Member Feature: Andersen Life Stories
Today's featured member, Peter Andersen, Founder of Andersen Life Stories, says that he bases his work on two fundamental facts: First, he LOVES a good story and second, everybody has...
Member Spotlight: Seattle Metro Chamber Preferred Caterers
Did you know that the Seattle Metro Chamber has an event venue located on the 15th floor of the distinctive Rainier Tower? With views of Elliott Bay and the retail core of downtown...
Member Feature: Seattle Glassblowing Studio
Today's featured member, Cyrena Stefano, Chief Operating Officer & Creative Strategy Lead of Seattle Glassblowing Studio, says Seattle Glassblowing Studio is a place dedicated to...
Member Feature: Seattle Art Source
Today's featured member, Sarah Hurt, owner of Seattle Art Source, says Seattle Art Source is all about making art accessible. Tell us about your business At Seattle Art Source, we...
New FAQs from the SeattleFWC26 Local Organizing Committee
FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle™ is less than a year away. Below are key takeaways and the latest in SeattleFWC26 planning and answers to the most frequently asked questions: Key Takeaways:...
Member Feature: Reuben’s Brews
Today's featured members, Adam and Grace Robbings, Co-Founders of Reuben's Brews, say Reuben’s Brews is Seattle's most decorated brewery, crafting beers “from the glass backward.”...
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