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Washington’s income tax is likely to become law. But the math behind the proposal raises serious questions. The state’s budget challenges are driven by spending growth, not a lack of revenue—and the policy choices that follow will shape Washington’s economic future. Continue Reading
Opposite house fiscal cutoff was on Monday, March 2nd, which means any bill that did not pass out of the fiscal committee in the opposite house by that day is considered dead. Continue Reading
At the Bellevue Chamber’s Transportation Committee meeting on March 6, members welcomed new Chamber leader Diana Leo, heard from Zoox on the future of autonomous mobility in Bellevue, and received a timely update on transportation policy and budget negotiations in Olympia. Continue Reading
EVENT RECAP · Events · Programs OpenAI Hosts Small Business Jam, Increases Presence in Bellevue Community Bellevue Chamber of Commerce | April 2026 --- Continue Reading
Meet the newest Bellevue Chamber members! Continue Reading
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Bellevue and Eastside News in Advocacy, Events & the Community Continue Reading
The opposite house policy deadline passed this week, and lawmakers are now focused on the next big date: the opposite house fiscal deadline. Any bill that affects the budget must pass this step by Monday, March 2, or it will be considered dead for the rest of the session, unless it is labeled “neces Continue Reading
Only someone like Bellden Cafe’s Claire Sumadiwirya can turn equipment failures and flooding into an opportunity for growth and community-building. Continue Reading
At the February 27 East King County Chambers Coalition (EKCC) meeting, members heard a frank update on hospitality market conditions and a fast-moving legislative agenda with near-term impacts for employers across the Eastside. Continue Reading
On Tuesday, the Bellevue Chamber’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference brought together a room full of ambitious, thoughtful, and candid leaders for a day built around one big idea: growth isn’t something we wait for, it’s something we practice. Continue Reading
The Eastside Chambers road tripped over to Olympia earlier this month, meeting with a dozen state legislators and Lt. Governor Denny Heck in a jam-packed day of policy. Continue Reading
The Washington State Legislature wrapped up house of origin floor action this week, sending a wave of bills to the opposite chamber’s policy committees. Lawmakers now face a fast-moving timeline to review, debate, and advance bills. One of the sure signs that session is drawing to an end is... Continue Reading
