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 the other chamber. Bills that are considered necessary to implement the budget,...
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 committees by the opposite chamber fiscal committee cutoff on April 8. Many majority...
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 needed to be passed by the opposite chamber policy committee to stay alive this session....
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...
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...
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we’re focused both on addressing current needs and planning for long-term investments that support our region’s economy. For transportation, that means...
Over the next four weeks, the Seattle City Council will deliberate and finalize the mid-year biennial budget, which includes a $1.7 million proposed investment for a new crime...
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we believe transportation is one of the most important things to get right for our community’s long-term health and success. We know the public cares...
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s state legislative team Boswell Consulting compiled this report on key issues and upcoming elections. Key Elections to Watch Update: Regional 2023 Elections...
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During the 2025 legislative session, state leaders passed a $9.4 billion revenue package, the largest tax increase in Washington state history. This package included bills that made...
We are excited to introduce CommUnity, the Seattle Metro Chamber’s new digital platform for member-to-member connection. What is Community?  CommUnity is a private social network...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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