Copper wire theft inflicts millions in damage on regional infrastructure. Proposed state legislation aims to curb illicit sales by increasing metal recycling oversight. Review how these policy changes could affect your business and community.

How will proposed policy shifts and upcoming rate adjustments impact Washington employers? Gain crucial context on the regulatory decisions, economic forecasts, and leadership transitions currently shaping the state's business landscape.

How will Washington's shifting transit-oriented development rules reshape local zoning and infrastructure funding? Examine the state's draft guidelines to understand how you can influence these critical standards before the feedback deadline.

Will Washington's new Economic Development Council heed employers' push to slow tax and regulatory growth—and what will that mean for job gains, public safety and regional partnerships? A concise update on the trends shaping the state's economic course.

Washington employers continue to face questions about the state's long-term economic growth and fiscal outlook. This week's Association of Washington Business (AWB) update highlights new employment projections and an upcoming business community briefing focused on potential tax issues in the 2027 legislative session.

Washington businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters impacted by the December 2025 storms may qualify for SBA disaster loans and federal recovery assistance. Learn about eligibility, available loan programs, important deadlines, and recovery resources.

A new AWB-commissioned study finds Washington ranks as the eighth-most regulated state in the nation, with more than 200,000 regulations impacting business operations, job creation, and economic competitiveness. The report examines the effects of regulatory complexity on small and medium-sized businesses, highlights industry-specific challenges, and outlines recommendations to streamline regulations, reduce compliance costs, and support long-term economic growth.

This week's AWB Friday Five highlights key developments impacting Washington's business community, including the economic benefits of the FIFA World Cup, major infrastructure investments at Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle's decline in foreign business rankings, the role of rural tourism in supporting local economies, and workforce development opportunities tied to graduation season. The update also explores growing film industry activity in Eastern Washington and its potential economic impact on communities across the state.

Washington's ESSB 5184 reshapes urban parking. What does this mean for Renton's future development, local businesses, and community accessibility? Gain insight into how new statewide standards could redefine local growth and livability.