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Washington's small businesses navigate tumultuous legislative session with pending tax implications

As the Washington state legislative session progresses, significant developments are impacting small businesses.

By Evergreen Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

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Q3 2024: Washington State's combined tax revenues up 6.7% since Q2 2024

Washington collected $10.3 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

By Evergreen Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

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NFIB urges action on bill allowing lawsuits over personnel record deadlines

By Evergreen Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

NFIB is urging its members to take immediate action concerning House Bill 1308, which proposes allowing employees to file lawsuits if deadlines for providing personnel records are missed.

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Poll shows strong support for maintaining small business tax deduction

By Evergreen Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

A new poll by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals substantial bipartisan support for maintaining the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, a key provision in the tax code.

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Washington State revenue plans spare small businesses but face opposition

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Last week, the Washington State House and Senate Democrats unveiled their revenue plans for the 2025-27 operating budget.

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NFIB opposes key workers' compensation and unemployment benefit bills

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

The Legislature resumed its committee hearings this week, with the House and Senate committees reviewing bills passed by the other chamber.

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House of origin deadline leads to end of many tracked bills

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 14, 2025

The recent House of Origin deadline, which occurred on March 12, resulted in the termination of numerous bills that the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) had been monitoring this session.

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Small business optimism index drops amid rising uncertainty

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, showing a decline of 2.1 points in February to 100.7.

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Washington Senate passes bill granting UI benefits for striking workers

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 8, 2025

The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would provide unemployment benefits to striking workers, despite opposition from various sectors including Boeing, the business community, and local governments.

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NFIB jobs report highlights concerns over proposed legislation affecting small businesses

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, indicating a weakening in job creation for February.

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Washington legislative session focuses on unemployment and worker benefits

By Evergreen Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

State Director Patrick Connor provided an update from Olympia on the small business agenda following Week 7 of the legislative session.

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Washington state minimum wage increase bills fail to advance

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

Senate Bill 5578 and House Bill 1764, which aimed to raise Washington state's minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2031 and mandate a minimum of three weeks paid vacation plus five days paid bereavement leave, did not progress past their respective...

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Minimum-wage increase fails; right-to-repair bills move forward

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

Friday, February 21 marked a key deadline in the 2025 legislative session, with policy committees required to advance bills to either fiscal committees or the chamber’s Rules Committee.

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NFIB opposes $25 minimum wage bill amid strong member turnout

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 15, 2025

The legislative week in Olympia concluded with significant focus on several bills, notably those concerning the proposed $25 minimum wage.

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Small business leader opposes Washington State minimum wage increase bills

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Patrick Connor, the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), is set to present testimony today against Senate Bill 5578 before the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee in Olympia, Washington.

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Minimum wage bills face first hearings amid opposition from small business group

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 8, 2025

State Director Patrick Connor has provided an update from Olympia on the legislative and political activities affecting small businesses for the week ending February 7.

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Small Business Day proceeds despite harsh weather

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 7, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) expressed gratitude to its members who attended the Small Business Day in Olympia on February 4, despite challenging weather conditions.

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Small businesses struggle with job vacancies amid legislative changes

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

More than a third of small business owners in the United States are facing difficulties in filling job openings, according to the latest Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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NFIB gears up for Small Business Day amid legislative priorities

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 1, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is preparing for its annual Small Business Day at the Capitol in Olympia, scheduled for February 4.

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NFIB reviews state legislation impacts on small businesses in Washington

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 1, 2025

In Olympia, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) concluded a significant week of legislative efforts, focusing on issues such as health-care cost transparency, workers' compensation, and the Right to Repair.