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Washington is known as a global hub of innovation, and the locally owned companies that make this possible are under attack by proposed taxes that would cost between $13 billion and $17 billion. “The progress made by the state on investments in essential infrastructure, innovation proposals,... Continue Reading

The beginning of the week focused on getting bills passed by the opposite house floor cutoff on Wednesday, April 16th. All bills except those deemed necessary to implement the budget had to pass off the floor of the opposite chamber by 5pm that day or they are considered dead. Legislators worked... Continue Reading

In response to the release of the latest City of Seattle revenue forecast, we joined the Association of Washington Business, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable in issuing this joint statement: “While there is economic news coming in from every corner of the... Continue Reading

Earth Day is next week, and regardless of how green we like to think of ourselves here in the PNW, we can always be doing a little bit more. As per usual, our state and national parks will be celebrating with the first day of National Park Week on April 19, and Discover Pass Free Day on April... Continue Reading

In response to the release of the latest city of Seattle revenue forecast, the Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Roundtable issued this joint statement: “While there is economic news coming in from every corner of... Continue Reading

In continuation of our work on Wilburton LUCA, the Bellevue Chamber submitted the following letter — and list of ongoing projects — to City Council this week. See for yourself below. Continue Reading

Tuesday April 8th was the last day for bills to be passed out of the opposite house fiscal committees. The days leading up to that cutoff were filled with marathon committee meetings where bills and amendments were briefed, caucused on, and then brought to a vote. There were several bills that... Continue Reading

The Bellevue Chamber was among dozens of partners across the state who recently sent the letter below to WA state government officials. Continue Reading

Last week was another busy week with budget action, a key cutoff, and long hours for legislators, staff, and lobbyists. Wednesday, April 2nd was the last day for bills to be passed out of their opposite house policy committees. With many bills dying due to the challenging fiscal climate, a lot of... Continue Reading

Despite record investments in Washington’s K-12 schools over the last decade, student test scores have been in free fall, according to new analyses released Friday by the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University. And while many states are seeing post-COVID improvements in student achievement,... Continue Reading

Washington’s small & mid-sized businesses know tax proposals from lawmakers in Olympia will impact them, potentially leading to changes in business models, increases in customer prices – and even closures. Since 2000, Washington has seen the greatest tax increases of any state in... Continue Reading

Having this pragmatic philosophy in the Governor’s mansion will serve our state, its most vulnerable, and our economic engine well. Continue Reading