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State transportation commission votes to recommend phased-in pay-per-mile tax, sometime down the road.
December 18, 2019The state transportation commission voted to recommend that the Legislature move toward a pay-per-mile tax. Sometime. The News Tribune Reports, On Tuesday, the commission made its recommendations to t…Read more
When a “benefit” is not a benefit: A Seattle restaurant worker’s experience with the minimum wage
December 18, 2019As the year ends, we're seeing more headlines like this one in The Seattle Times: Three big changes should benefit Washington workers beginning next year. The story reports on the increases in the sta…Read more
Latest economic and revenue update shows continued strong growth, with revenue collections beating November forecast.
December 17, 2019Yesterday's update from the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council continues the monthly theme this past year (and more): Collections are coming in above expectations, jobs grows is strong, and p…Read more
Inc. magazine: Seattle and Spokane ranked among top 50 cities for starting a business in 2020.
December 16, 2019Inc. magazines has released its rankings of the Best U.S. Cities for Starting a Business in 2020. Two Washington cities make the top 50: Seattle (12) and Spokane (31). Here's what Inc. says about the…Read more
AWB warns of unintended consequences from new overtime rule. An additional drag on small business hiring?
December 13, 2019The state's new overtime rule presents significant challenges to employers. In a statement, Association of Washington Business president Kris Johnson says, We’re disappointed officials chose to raise…Read more
State adopts new overtime rules, expanding coverage and significantly increasing salary threshold.
December 12, 2019After months of hearings, the Department of Labor and Industries has adopted new overtime rules. The L&I press release states, The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has updated the em…Read more
