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...
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Unemployment Benefits for Employees on Strike, Rent Control & More in Week 1
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...
2025 Session Kicks Off With $12 Billion+ Budget Deficit
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...
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[ACTION] Tell Seattle City Council to Enforce State Drug Possession Laws
We know from The Index that public safety has consistently been a top Seattle voter priority. We need your help to ensure that City Council votes to make Seattle a safer place to...

Drug Possession and Public Use Laws – A Timeline
Seattle City Council is considering legislation that would align the city code with the state’s recently passed law classifying the public use and possession of controlled substances...

Requiring Cash Increases Public Safety Risk for Businesses | King County Council Cashless Proposal
The King County Council is considering whether to require businesses in unincorporated King County to accept cash. The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce delivered the following...

Washington State has a New Drug Possession Law | Blake Decision Recap
In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court declared the state’s drug possession laws unconstitutional. During the legislative session that year, legislators passed a temporary fix...

Local Proposals Prohibiting Public Drug Use | Seattle Metro Chamber Statement
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...

Latest Index shows uptick in overall optimism while economic anxiety takes center stage
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...
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End of Small Biz PFML Exemption, Unemployment for Employees on Strike + More
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,...

Member Feature: Macadons
Today's featured member, Michael Huynh, owner of Macadons in Renton, says every macaron they make is more than just a treat—it’s a product of passion, love and the belief that when...

Unemployment Benefits for Employees on Strike, Rent Control & More in Week 1
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...

Member Feature: Larj Media
Today's featured member, Tina Nole, Founder and Chief Creative of Larj Media, says Larj Media specializes in branded content delivered via podcasts, including: casting/coaching...

2025 Session Kicks Off With $12 Billion+ Budget Deficit
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,...

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...
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