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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. Â Â 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...
New Laws Taking Effect in 2026: What You Need to Know
As your Chamber, we want you to be prepared for the year ahead. The following laws will go into effect on or shortly after January 1, 2026. Please click on the linked bill title for more information or contact us with any questions at: lillyh@seattlechamber.com or...
New $12B Tax Package Released by House, Senate Democrats | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting Only one week remains of the 2025 legislative session. April 16 was the last day for the House and Senate to vote on bills that came over from...
Controversial Bills in Olympia Get Reshaped by Amendments | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting Only two weeks remain in the 2025 legislative session. Last week, legislators focused their attention on moving legislation through fiscal...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Apply by Nov. 10: Game Ready Activation Grants for FIFA World Cup 2026â„¢
The Seattle Metro Chamber and its Community Business Connector will provide grants for business area activations through local organizations, ensuring we can maximize this incredible...
Member Feature: Sorticulture Systems
Today's featured member, Angela Gillis, owner and founder of Sorticulture Systems, says Sorticulture Systems helps midsize businesses and nonprofits reduce the risk of data breaches...
Member Feature: Studio Vibrant
Today's featured members, Emily N Gilbert, AIA, NCARB, and Amanda R Klein, NCIDQ, co-owners of Studio Vibrant, leverage their 35+ years of experience to guide clients in reimagining...
Member Feature: The Goddard School of Pioneer Square
Today's featured member, Jo Crilly, Regional Director of Operations for The Goddard School of Pioneer Square, says that The Goddard School of Pioneer Square is a premier, high-quality...
Member Feature: The Pioneer Collective
Today's featured member, Christopher Hoyt, CEO for The Pioneer Collective, says his company is the place where you engage in deep work and free yourself from distractions, the place...
Member Feature: League of Education Voters
Today's featured member, Arik Korman, CEO of League of Education Voters Foundation, says League of Education Voters champions an education system that provides every student in the...
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