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UPDATE: Bi-partisan Bill Provides Energy Code Relief for Homebuilders

UPDATE: HB 2667 is up for a hearing in House Local Government Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 8 a.m. This bill…

Stop Double Taxation on Concrete Pumping

Thanks to BIAW and its members’ efforts, in October we were able to successfully delay WA Department of Revenue’s (DOR)…

Low-Carbon Fuel Standards will Increase Gas and Housing Prices

BIAW testified in the Senate Energy, Environment, and Technology Committee last week against the Senate version of a low-carbon fuel…

Per Mile Road Usage Charge Moves Forward

Late last year, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) adopted recommendations on how Washington can move away from our 49.4…

BIAW Opposes SB 5565 Direct Contractor Liability

BIAW opposes SB 5565, the so-called direct contractor liability bill which was killed last session. This legislation would make general…

L&I to Implement new Electronic OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Reporting Rules

New Rule Highlights: WAC 296-27-03103  What does the new DOSH rule do? The new changes to DOSH’s rule are required…