by Jillian Henze, APR | Jan 27, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Legislative Report In week two of the state legislative session, the legislature held public hearings on several high-profile pieces of legislation including policies on firearms, unemployment security for striking employees, recycling, and rent stabilization. The...
by Jillian Henze, APR | Jan 22, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Legislative Report The state legislature kicked off its 2025 legislative session on Jan. 13. Last week policy committee chairs brought new members up to speed by hosting several work sessions on various topics while fiscal committees held hearings on the outgoing...
by Jillian Henze, APR | Jan 13, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Session Preview The 105-day legislation session and first half of the biennial budget cycle begins today, Monday January 13, 2025. The legislature will pass the state’s Operating, Capital, and Transportation budgets for the next two years. The legislature must pass a...
by Jillian Henze, APR | Nov 22, 2024 | Press Room
Following The Seattle City Council’s approval of the city budget Nov. 21, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “Seattleites should give two thumbs up to Mayor Bruce Harrell, Budget Chair Dan...
by Jillian Henze, APR | Sep 3, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy
On Sept. 1, the Portland Business Alliance and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership to advance shared advocacy priorities for addressing policy and funding challenges in the two largest urban centers in the Pacific Northwest. You can...