Renton Raise the Wage Initiative
On July 3, campaign organizers submitted signatures to place the “Raise the Wage Renton”...
Read MoreJul 6, 2023 | Featured, Government Affairs, Minimum wage
On July 3, campaign organizers submitted signatures to place the “Raise the Wage Renton”...
Read MoreJun 29, 2023 | Chapters, Featured, Government Affairs
In a narrow 5-4 vote, the King County Council voted on July 27 to require retail businesses,...
Read MoreJun 1, 2023 | Featured, Government Affairs
Today, state Sen. Mark Mullet announced that he is entering the 2024 race for governor of the...
Read MoreMay 19, 2023 | Articles, Featured, Government Affairs, News
Over the past month, your local government affairs team has had productive meetings with the new...
Read MoreMar 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Government Affairs, News
Last week, Community First Whatcom, formerly People First Whatcom, launched signature-gathering...
Read MoreMar 21, 2023 | Featured, Government Affairs, National
The Food Donation Improvement Act specifically expands liability protections to include donations of an apparently fit grocery product or apparently wholesome food that is “donated directly to a needy individual by a retail grocer, wholesaler, agricultural producer, restaurant, caterer, school food authority, or institution of higher education for which the recipient is charged a good Samaritan reduced price that is no greater than the cost of handling, administering, and distributing the food or product.”
Read MoreJan 24, 2023 | Government Affairs
It’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming legislative session. The Washington Hospitality Association is once again gearing up for our annual legislative event: Hill Climb 2023: hospitality week on the hill. We anticipate lawmakers will be tackling several issues important to our industry.
For more information, go to https://hospitalityhillclimb.org/
Read MoreJan 8, 2023 | Featured, Government Affairs
3 takeaways you need to know Commercial buildings larger than 50,000 square feet (SF) are required...
Read MoreDec 7, 2022 | Government Affairs
In November 2021, the Bainbridge Island City Council passed an ordinance regarding the use of home compostable or durable serviceware in Bainbridge Island foodservice businesses. This ordinance takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. “Home...
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