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L&I raises workers’ compensation rate despite objections by BIAW and others

Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) recently announced an increase in the average workers’ compensation premium rate despite objections…

Court grants stay in capital gains tax case, allows state to prepare to collect tax

The fight to strike down the state’s capital gains tax as an unconstitutional income tax continues, despite a state Supreme…

Building industry rep infuses common sense into senseless new codes

As noted in our news release, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently voted 9-5 to pass a statewide…

News Release: State Building Code Council ignores cost concerns, passes heat pump mandate

OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Friday voted 9-5 to pass a statewide heat pump mandate, ignoring concerns…

Let’s talk about politics and voting

They say there are three things you don’t talk about in polite company: sex, religion and politics, but we’ve never…

State’s COVID-19 emergency order ends, but some safety requirements remain

The state’s COVID-19 emergency orders end on Oct. 31, 2022. Despite this, COVID-19 remains a workplace hazard. Employers should continue…