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UI Benefits + Budget Shortfall in Spotlight | Legislative Report
We are approaching the midpoint of the 105-day 2025 legislative session. Feb. 28 was the last day to move bills out of fiscal committees in their house of origin. This week, legislators will spend most of their time on the floor debating and passing bills out of their...
Legislature Considering 11 Organized Retail Crime Proposals
By Sarah Clark, Director of Policy Organized Retail Crime is an ongoing concern for businesses, consumers, and law enforcement agencies across the state, particularly as criminal networks exploit online marketplaces to traffic stolen goods.  The Washington State...
Dead Bills That Didn’t Make Cutoff + Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Updates
Legislative Session Report Friday, Feb. 21 was the first major bill cutoff of this legislative session, meaning that all bills needed to be voted out of their house of origin policy committee in order to stay alive. However, it is important to note that no issue is...
First Bill Cutoff Jan. 31 in Olympia – What Will Survive?
One-third of the 2024 legislative session is now complete. On Jan. 31 all bills without fiscal implications must pass their respective policy committees to remain alive. Following...
2023 Marked Significant Wins for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Science Industry
A booming arts, culture, heritage and science industry makes King County one of the fastest-growing local economies in the world. This industry also supports our economy, accounting...
WA Small Biz Exemption for PFML at Risk
Week two of the 2024 legislative session was packed with committee hearings, executive sessions, and floor action on some priority bills. All bills that are not deemed necessary to...
Changes to Gift Cards, AI, Transit-Oriented Development and More
 There have been nearly 1,000 new pieces of legislation introduced in the 2024 60-day legislative session that kicked off on Jan. 8. Any bill introduced last session that did not...
Homelessness, Behavioral Heath + Housing: Session Starts Jan. 8
The 2024 Legislative Session starts Jan. 8 and is scheduled to conclude on March 7. This year, the legislature will work on a supplemental budget, adjusting for current economic...
Payroll Expense Tax Increase: How to Prepare for 2024
Special Note: Does your company pay Seattle's Payroll Expense Tax? If you have any questions or concerns, email us here. Last month, the Seattle City Council voted to increase the...
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Member Feature: Rooted Northwest
Today's featured member, Carrie Watt, Real Estate Broker, Residential + Commercial, of Rooted Northwest, says she is part of is a real estate team founded with Brandon Hundley that’s...
Member Feature: Northeastern University–Seattle
Today's featured member, Megan Sykes, M.A., Associate Director, Academic & Community Partnerships of Northeastern University - Seattle, says Northeastern University–Seattle is a...
Member Feature: The Little Smile Loft
Today's featured member, Dr. Tiffany Jacobs, owner of The Little Smile Loft, says The Little Smile Loft is a pediatric dentistry practice where they transform routine check-ups into...
Member Feature: RSVP Greater Seattle
Today's featured member, Carrie Jones, owner of RSVP Greater Seattle, says RSVP can help you reach the right people with the right message through proven, homeowner-targeted direct...
Member Feature: Vogel’s Carpet & Flooring
Today's featured member, Gregory Stahr, general manager of Vogel's Carpet & Flooring, says Vogel's has 36 years of the dedicated experience and expertise that flooring, countertop...
Member Feature: Liza Heider Photography
Today's featured member, Liza Heider, photographer of Liza Heider Photography, is a talented woman entrepreneur and portrait photographer who is passionate about helping woman-owned...
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