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COVID-19 Local Permitting Action Plan

The situation is changing daily as the virus spreads and additional government restrictions and actions are taken. It is important…

2018 Washington State Building Code Update

BIAW has reached out to the governor’s office seeking assistance to delay the implementation of the 2018 Washington State Building…

Lawmakers Adjourn

A session that began with a focus on homelessness and a B&O tax increase ended with the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers…

Washington’s Presidential Primary is March 10th

REMINDER: Washington’s presidential primary is Tuesday, March 10th. This year, for the first time for Democrats and the second time…

Barkis’ SEPA Infill Bill Heads to Governor for Signature

After extensive stakeholder engagement and strong bipartisan support, Rep. Andrew Barkis’ (R-Olympia) HB 2673, modifying the local categorical State Environmental…

Heck’s Yes In My Backyard Act Passes House

Earlier this week, on a unanimous voice vote in Congress on an NAHB key vote, the Yes In My Backyard…