The Bellevue Chamber has joined the Washington Student Success Coalition to prepare for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, a new federal program that could direct an estimated $732 million a year to Washington students if the state opts in before the January 1, 2027 launch. Continue Reading
Inside the EKCC Legislative Wrap Up at Bellevue College: a recap of what the 2026 session left behind, with seven Eastside lawmakers and Microsoft on the structural deficit, the tax conversation, public safety, the AI shock, and the new state transmission authority. Continue Reading
The East King Chambers Coalition heard from US Chamber's Chris Seiler on tariff escalation and HR1 tax provisions, and from the Washington Tax Policy Center on Washington's structural budget gap and new 9.9% income tax. Continue Reading
Inside April's East King Chambers Coalition briefing: the U.S. Chamber on HR1 tax permanency, tariffs, and federal permitting reform; and the Washington Tax Policy Center on Washington's spending-driven tax cycle, SB 6346, and a projected $7B shortfall. Continue Reading
The East King Chambers Coalition met on March 26 for a packed session covering the 2025 legislative aftermath, Saturday's historic Cross-Lake light rail 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 October 23, the East King Chambers Coalition convened to refine its 2025 legislative agenda, with housing supply, transportation and last‑mile connections, public safety, energy, and tax policy at the forefront. The coalition emphasized practical solutions that keep the Eastside competitive Continue Reading
