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 not advance due to the high volume of proposed legislation and the session’s tight...
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...
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...
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...
 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...
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...
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Today's featured member, Mike Tsega G., founder/CEO of Shewa-Ber says it's a delightful Ethiopian restaurant and bar located in Seattle. Tell us about your business We offer an...
Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their...
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The 105-day, 2025 legislative session officially adjourned on April 27 (click here to watch the Sine Die ceremony). During the last week of...
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...
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...
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...
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