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LEGAL ALERT: Worried about new court decision’s impact on liability limits? BIAW’s Contract Subscription Service has you covered

A little over four months ago, the Washington State Supreme Court created significant uncertainty in the market when it invalidated…

News release: Labor, business and homeowners file lawsuit to challenge costly new codes

OLYMPIA…A coalition of trade associations, union representatives, businesses and homeowners has banded together to file a lawsuit to challenge the State…

Dead or alive? Taking the pulse on bills we’re watching in 2023

As the Legislature heads into floor action this week, let’s take a look at what’s dead or alive on the…

BIAW External Affairs adds Senior Legislative Manager

BIAW’s External Affairs team welcomed Tricia Gullion as Senior Legislative Manager on Feb. 16. She will work with Legislative Director…

Workforce pathways bill moves forward

The Workforce Pathways bill is poised to move forward after receiving a hearing before the House Education Committee on Feb.…

The real cost of regulations on housing

Rules and regulations. They’re difficult to keep up with, costing valuable time and money at a time when our state…