Coronavirus
Relief programs in January 2022
Relief programs in January 2022 – info and updates This is a brief list of programs created to help businesses and employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This list is
Timeline of statewide closures and coronavirus rules
This timeline shows Washington State closures, occupancy rules, and reopening dates that affected the hospitality industry during the coronavirus pandemic. Operators will find useful information if they are applying for
CEO podcast recap: Government affairs shares
The CEO podcast is a monthly podcast with Washington Hospitality Association President and CEO Anthony Anton. This is a summary of the October edition where Anthony sat down with the
Shortages and supply chains – communication is crucial
As the workforce shortage continues to affect the supply chain, the hospitality industry is being hit from all sides. There is no definitive solution to the issue that is impacting industries from truck drivers to longshoremen, but
Late fee suspensions for Transient Accommodation License renewals ending July 31
*** UPDATE July 14, 2021*** The temporary late fee suspension for Transient Accommodation License renewals is coming to an end on July 31. Lodging operators with a Transient Accommodations License
Fewer than half of Washington’s restaurants seeking federal aid received a grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Restaurant Relief Fund approved by Congress was supposed to help struggling restaurants hit hard by the pandemic. Instead, it was shut down amid legal challenges, having
Liquor license fees delayed until March 2022
Gov. Jay Inslee on Feb. 28, 2021, signed into law Senate Bill 5272 that delays liquor license payments until March 30, 2022. It takes effect April 1, 2021. This relief
Regions freeze in Phase 2 of reopening plan
On Feb. 25, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that all regions of Washington state will be frozen in Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery Plan. This
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[WIN] $240M in business relief, tax relief signed into law
On Feb. 19, Gov. Jay Inslee put his signature on two bills that will significantly help the hospitality industry sustain in the coronavirus pandemic. Your State Government Affairs team has
Weekly Update — Join the fight against the sweetened beverage tax
[Action alert] Email your legislators and sign in to oppose sweetened beverage tax A new tax bill, Senate Bill 5371, would add a $.0175-per-finished-fluid-ounce tax on sugary beverages (soda products, juices,
Weekly Update — Gov. moves five more regions to Phase 2
Gov. Jay Inslee announces five new regions can move to Phase 2 Gov. Jay Inslee announced that five new regions can move into Phase 2 on Sunday, Feb. 14. Click here to