By Don C. Brunell, President, Association of Washington Business “Keep it simple.” This old saying is more than a bumper sticker slogan, it’s a principle that is especially important when it comes to taxes and regulations. Washington employers have been working for decades to simplify our state’s tax and regulatory policies. Currently, employers must work their…
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Jobs Index Says: Washington State Employment Grew 1.1 Percent in September
Small businesses created 55,000 new jobs in September, and employees worked more hours and made more money. These are among the results of the latest update of the Intuit Inc.(Nasdaq: INTU) Small Business Employment Index, covering the period between Aug. 24 and Sept. 23.The monthly report found that small business employment grew by 0.3 percent…
Washington State wine industry commits $7.4 million to construction of Wine Science Center
The Washington State Wine Commission has formally committed $7.4 million to support construction of the Wine Science Center at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland, Washington. These funds will be generated through assessments levied on grape and wine production beginning with the 2011 harvest, and the Commission estimates that it will collect this…
New state permit helps control invasive aquatic species and protect our waters
- In an effort to nip problems with invasive species early before they grow out of control, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has finalized a new Aquatic Invasive Species Management General Permit. The permit is the regulatory tool that directs how chemicals or other control products may be used to manage invasive aquatic animals and…
The Gas Test
As the price of gas passes $4 on its way to $5 a gallon, the finger pointing in Washington, D.C. has reached a frenzy as politicians rush to place blame. “Wall Street profiteers!” “Speculators!” “Big Oil!” As if on cue, the administration has launched another investigation into charges that speculators are manipulating oil prices –…
King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson to Run for State Attorney General
King County Council Law and Justice Chair Bob Ferguson, a reformer and advocate for children, families, and veterans, will run for the office of Attorney General in 2012. Ferguson, a Democrat, will build a tough-minded Attorney General’s office, prioritizing public safety, consumer protection, the environment, government transparency, and veterans. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg…
State agencies submit climate action reports to Governor and Legislature
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) and other state agencies today submitted reports to the Legislature on actions our state is taking in response to climate change. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share on Orkut Share on Posterous share via Reddit Share with…
Water Supply Forum Unveils Regional Water Supply Web Site
The Water Supply Forum (formerly the Central Puget Sound Water Suppliers Forum), a cooperative effort of representatives of public water systems and local governments in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington State announced today the launch of its new water supply Web site. The site will serve as a repository of information pertaining to…
