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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 as a gross misdemeanor. Seattle City Council rejected similar legislation on June 6....
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 testimony to the King County Council on June 20. The Chamber is continuing to track...
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 classifying drug possession as a misdemeanor, but police officers were required to...
Legislative Session Preview Report 2022
Today marks the first day of the 2022 legislative session. Biennial budget cycles last two years, and 2022 is the second half of the current cycle. This means the legislature will go...
Seattle City Council: Committee Leadership Announced, Full Council on New Schedule
 On January 4, Seattle City Council met to elect Councilmember Debora Juarez as the next City Council President (2022-2023). The Council also passed a resolution establishing the...
The First Payment of Seattle’s Payroll Tax is Due This Month
What is the Payroll Tax? The payroll tax, also called JumpStart tax, was passed by Seattle City Council in June 2020 and went into effect on January 1, 2021. Although the tax has been...
Federal COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Mandates for Private Employers
Summary Because of ongoing litigation, there has been a great deal of uncertainty over the last few weeks related to what federal COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements private...
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[Breaking News] Seattle Ends Premium Pay for Grocery Workers
Seattle City Council is wrapping up its work for the year. Below are a few of the pieces of legislation that the Seattle Metro Chamber has been tracking: Ending premium pay for...
Seattle City Council Votes on Latest Budget Proposal Impacting Homelessness, Policing, Economic Recovery
This afternoon, the Seattle City Council voted, 8-1, to pass the 2022 city budget proposal, which makes good progress on transitioning to regional homelessness solutions and funds new...
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Now Accepting Enrollment: Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator
The Seattle Metro Chamber believes in the power of businesses to meet this decisive moment in the era of climate crisis. That’s why we’re proud to share information about the Breaking...
Member Feature: Pike to Plate
Today's featured member, Jennifer O’Connor, Founder of Pike to Plate, said the business offers private cooking classes utilizing high-quality ingredients sourced from local vendors at...
Member Feature: Neighborhood Naturopathic West Seattle
Today's featured member, Dr. Emily Lesnak, an award-winning naturopathic physician, said Neighborhood Naturopathic West Seattle provides personalized and efficient primary care...
Meet Our New Members: July-September 2022
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Comcast RISE $10,000 Grants Open Oct. 3
Small businesses have always played a critical role in the growth and future of our region, and the Seattle Metro Chamber knows that rising costs are creating challenges for many...
Member Feature: Harden Consulting Group, LLC
Today's featured member, Dr. Kimberly Harden, owner and CEO of Harden Consulting Group, LLC, said that Harden Consulting Group, LLC is an award-winning consulting agency that helps...
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