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A Quick Note on the Legislative Session from Seattle Metro Chamber CEO
Dear Chamber Members, Now that the 2026 Washington State legislative session has wrapped up, I wanted to share a few reflections and updates. First, thank you. Many of you engaged with us throughout the session by sharing insights, participating in conversations with...
Washington Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session
The 60-day 2026 legislative session officially adjourned on Thursday, March 12 at 8:26 p.m. During the last week of the session, the legislature focused on reconciling differences on bills passed by the House and Senate, passing the new “millionaire’s tax”, and...
Legislature Hits Key Cutoff, Turns Focus to Budgets | Legislative Update
Last Monday marked the Opposite House Fiscal Committee Cutoff, meaning bills needed to pass out of fiscal committees in the opposite chamber to remain alive this session. Following Monday’s deadline, legislators returned to the floor to pass bills out of the opposite...
Week 5 Cutoff Shapes Budget Battles and Key Policy Debates | Legislative Update
Week 5 of the short 60-day legislative session is complete. On Monday, February 9, the Legislature cleared the second major cutoff of the 2026 session. All bills were required to pass...
Legislative Cutoff Hits as “Millionaires Tax” Debuts and Budget Talks Intensify | Legislative Update
This week marked the first major legislative cutoff: the House of Origin Policy Committee Cutoff. On Feb. 4, all bills were required to pass out of the policy committees in their...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Proposed Washington State Income Tax Legislation
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following...
Olympia Hits First Cutoff as Lawmakers Zero In on Data Centers, AI, and New Revenue Ideas | Legislative Update
Last week in Olympia was marked by a full slate of committee hearings, executive sessions, and floor action. The first major cutoff is Wednesday, Feb. 4, when bills (except those...
Legislature Advances Early Session Work as Revenue Debates Begin | Legislative Update
On Monday, January 19, both the House and Senate honored the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by adopting resolutions on the floor. Following those ceremonies, the...
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...
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Member Feature: American Airlines
Today's featured member, Eddie A. Angeles, Director of State and Local Gov't Affairs for American Airlines, says American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting customers to...
Member Feature: Kathmandu MoMoCha
Today's featured member, Mandy Dangol, Manager of Kathmandu MoMoCha, says Kathmandu MoMoCha is a Seattle-based women-owned Himalayan food business founded by first-generation...
Member Feature: Pike Place Market Foundation
Today's featured member, Ashley Mouldon, MA, Corporate Engagement Manager for Pike Place Market Foundation, says the Pike Place Market Foundation supports the heart of Pike Place...
It’s Small Business Week! Visit Fellow Chamber Members in Your Neighborhood
Every year, National Small Business Week shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs and small business owners who fuel America's economy. Now in its sixth decade, the U.S. Small Business...
What It Really Takes for Small Businesses to Prepare for a Global Event
As Seattle prepares to welcome a surge of global visitors, small businesses across the region are starting to ask a practical question: what does it actually take to be ready? For...
Member Feature: Piatti
Today's featured member, Jessica Dockum, Event Sales Manager for Piatti, says Piatti Seattle is more than a restaurant; it’s a gathering place where warm Italian hospitality meets...
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