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Democrats grow majorities in 2022 midterm election

The 2022 midterm election results are in, and Democrats exceeded historical expectations in a midterm election for the party in…

BIAW, Retailers join groups supporting the capital gains income tax challenge before Supreme Court

BIAW and the Washington Retail Association (WRA) joined several other groups today in supporting the capital gains income tax challenge…

2022: A Year In Review

As we wrap up another year, let’s take a look back at all that was accomplished over the last 12…

Recognizing our Spikes, the “Builders of Membership”

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) celebrates Spike Appreciation Month every November. It’s a time to recognize and thank…

How to work with today’s challenging labor market

The current labor market is challenging for employers, and the competition for skilled employees is fierce. One of the best…

L&I raises workers’ compensation rate despite objections by BIAW and others

Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) recently announced an increase in the average workers’ compensation premium rate despite objections…