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Boosting business through responsible growth
For middle market companies, business success and responsible growth aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, prioritizing responsible growth is becoming increasingly important as successful companies are making sustainability central to their growth strategies. Beyond good corporate citizenship, companies are recognizing the intrinsic link between the strength of their business and that of the communities and economies […]
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Worst month since the Great Depression
Energy & Environment
Lawmaker: DNR proposal “Spotted Owl 2.0”
A proposal by the state Department of Natural Resources could “lay off” thousands of acres of working forests in western Washington as part of...
Inslee announces new energy proposals
After Washington voters overwhelming rejected a carbon tax proposal under Initiative 1631 in November, Governor Jay Inslee is once more turning to the state...
Education
Future of work in an automated world
Members of Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTB) are recommending to the legislature that the state and its businesses should refocus efforts...
Call to expand state financial aid
New research reveals that states should do a better job of including adults in financial aid programs to reach attainment goals. The data also...
Growth
Inslee announces new energy proposals
After Washington voters overwhelming rejected a carbon tax proposal under Initiative 1631 in November, Governor Jay Inslee is once more turning to the state...
Business community concerned over proposed overtime changes
Representatives from the business community say that while they appreciate efforts made by the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to update its overtime...
Healthcare
House divided over individual provider bill
Lawmakers proved unwavering while discussing the passage of SB 6199 during House floor debate. There was a clear divide between Republicans and Democrats, with...
Individual provider bill controversial
Lawmakers opposed to SB 6911 are arguing the bill would take away the freedom of choice for individual home care providers when considering whether...
Adopting a national model for insurance companies
Under a new bill, insurance companies would be required to follow a national framework for managing and reporting their business activity.
Proponents of SB 5069...
Business
Inslee’s budget proposal includes income tax
After unveiling a series of clean energy proposals earlier this week devoid of a new tax, Governor Jay Inslee is now proposing a nine...
Local businesses navigate Christmas tree shortage
‘Tis the season for Christmas tree selling, and Washington’s tree selling businesses and tree farms are busy cycling in trees so community members can...
Video: ‘Tis the season of trees
Lens interviewed Northwest Landscape Supply Owner Gary Fruhling and Bellevue resident Jeanne Ulstein to get their perspectives on the competition that Christmas tree selling...