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Weekly Update: Golf FORE Education Tournament, Sept. 11 – Register Now!
Golf FORE Education Tournament, Sept. 11 – Register Now! The Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation will present its annual Golf FORE Education, a fundraiser for ProStart, a culinary and management
Weekly Update: 2018 Legislative Endorsements
The Washington Hospitality Association 2018 Legislative Endorsements On June 26, the Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs Committee met to endorse legislative candidates ahead of the 2018 primary election. During May
Weekly Update – Let Us Know Your Thoughts on Legislative Candidates in Your Area
Let Us Know Your Thoughts on Legislative Candidates in Your Area The Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs team will spend $650,000 this election cycle protecting YOU and your business. We
Seattle City Council repeals controversial tax on jobs
In a surprising move, the Seattle City Council voted on Tuesday, June 12, to repeal the tax on jobs it unanimously passed less than a month ago. The controversial tax
Weekly Update: Ban the Box Takes Effect Today – What It Means for Employers
Ban the Box Takes Effect Today – What It Means for Employers Employers take notice: Starting today, a new law designed to help people with criminal convictions find employment and
Seattle City Council approves $50 million tax on jobs
On Monday, May 14, the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to tax jobs at businesses with more than $20 million in annual taxable gross receipts in Seattle. This new revenue
Seattle City Council is working quickly on a jobs tax
The Seattle City Council wants to establish a tax on jobs to raise another $75 million to spend on its response to homelessness, and it is moving forward quickly to
Weekly Update: Session Closing with Tourism Victory and Other Wins
Session Closing with Tourism Victory and Other Wins Today is the 60th legislative day and the last day lawmakers may constitutionally meet for the regular 2018 legislative session. Lawmakers will
Weekly Update – Big Victory for Hospitality Industry: Jobs Tax Proposal Defeated in Seattle
Washington State Supreme Court Still Not Satisfied with Legislature’s Education Funding Plan On Wednesday, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a new order in the McCleary case, requiring full and
Weekly Update – Elections: Democrats Will Likely Control State Senate in 2018
Election Update: Democrats Will Likely Control State Senate in 2018 All eyes, on Election Night, were on the Senate race in East King County’s 45th Legislative District. Although the final
Every Vote Counts: Don’t forget to return your November ballot!
Washington Hospitality encourages members to participate in the Nov. 7 general elections. The Association has endorsed candidates in three special elections for state senate and house seats. The outcome of
Weekly Update: I-1433 Rulemaking Process Under Way at L&I
I-1433 Rulemaking Process Under Way at L&I During September, the Department of Labor and Industries held public hearings around the state on its draft rules to implement Initiative 1433. The
Weekly Update: Hospitality Industry Responds to Las Vegas Shooting
Hospitality Industry Responds to Las Vegas Shooting The country is in shock after the unspeakable Las Vegas shooting, on Oct. 1. “We extend our prayers and thoughts to the victims
Weekly Update: Our 2017 Legislative Heroes
Hospitality Association Announces 2017 Legislative Heroes Annually, the Washington Hospitality Association recognizes lawmakers who are true champions of the hospitality industry’s priorities. “The legislators we’ve chosen this year fight for
Weekly Update: Golf FORE! Education – A Big Success
Golf FORE! Education – A Big Success Despite the rain, Tuesday’s Golf Fore Education event at the Washington National Golf Course had a great turnout from our hospitality community. With