In response to recent announcements from local elected leaders after the legislature failed to find agreement regarding the Blake decision, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: “The scale of fentanyl and methamphetamine use in...
Press Release The latest Index shows an uptick in overall optimism while economic anxiety takes center stage “The message from voters is clear: they want to see results when it comes to tackling homelessness, building more housing, and hiring more police officers.”...
The 105-day 2023 legislative session officially adjourned at 9:50 p.m. on April 23. Click here to watch the Sine Die ceremony. This session there were 2,317 bills introduced and ultimately 494 passed the legislature and are on their way to the governor’s desk to be...
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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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...
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...
Today, a letter signed by more than 40 businesses, labor unions, community organizations, and elected officials, was sent to legislators urging their support to include funding for...
Today President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by Congress, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bill is a combination...
At the end of October, Seattle City Council discussed amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget. Below are a few items highlights: Finance General Department of Finance and...
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Opposite policy house committee cutoff was on Wednesday, February 21, and opposite house fiscal cutoff is today, February 26. Starting on February 27, both the House and Senate will...
The Seattle Metro Chamber is now accepting applications for its Board of Trustees - nominate yourself or a fellow member by March 29. Nominate Here Trustees advise, govern, promote,...
Today's featured member Hallie Kathryn, said she's a portrait photographer based in Seattle, excels in capturing the essence of her subjects, whether it's for personal branding, high...
A critical cutoff for the 2024 legislative session just passed on Feb. 12 - all proposed legislation was required to advance to its opposite house to remain alive. Legislators will...
Currently, State lawmakers in Olympia are still considering a myriad of bills relevant to our business community here in King County. In his proposed budget released late last year,...
Today's featured member Jessica Hespelt, MEd, ACC, a Seattle-based Certified ADHD & Life Coach, said BrainBrakes serves the ADHD community and those impacted by executive...
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