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Inslee plans to follow federal vaccine mandate

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced plans for Washington state to proceed with a vaccine mandate for private employers consistent with the federal…

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Federal vaccine mandate for larger private employers released

The U.S. Department of Labor this morning published the details of the Biden Administration’s new federal vaccine mandate. Developed by…

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Fact Check: Vaccination Mandate: Are private-sector employers in Washington required to enforce a vaccine mandate?

Over the last 600+ days of the COVID-19 pandemic, builders and businesses have been whipped back and forth on how…

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State Building Code Council passes emergency rules to address supply chain issues

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently released two new emergency rules to address supply chain issues brought to…

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Building industry victories at State Building Code Council last week

With unprecedented supply chain issues compounding the challenges of new Washington state energy code (WSEC) and legislative requirements, BIAW has…

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Good news! Group long-term care coverage still available

Over the last several months, BIAW has been sharing information about the state’s new long-term care tax to support the WA Cares long-term…

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