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Contractor fees increase 5.79% in April

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will increase contractor registration, renewal and reinstatement fees by 5.79%, effective…

Tax work group to review state Business & Occupation (B&O) tax

The Washington State Tax Structure Work Group (TSWG) will discuss policy concepts, including whether to replace or modify Washington’s Business and…

Gone in 60 days: BIAW races to keep homes affordable

Much like the car thief played by Nicolas Cage in the 2000 movie, Gone in 60 Seconds, Gov. Inslee and…

Capital Gains Tax Unconstitutional

BIAW celebrated a huge victory in the courts when a superior court judge ruled Washington’s controversial capital gains income tax…

Governor lifts indoor mask mandate March 12

Just a week after his original announcement, Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that the lift of some indoor mask requirements…

Builders rally against bill increasing code requirements

Several BIAW leaders joined BIAW lobbyist Brent Ludeman in testifying against ESHB 1770, which, among other things: Requires new buildings…