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• Industry Reports
• 2026

2026 Economic Impact Report

• Industry Reports
• 2025

2025 Washington State Investor Report

• Policy Blog
• 2026

Policy Blog – April 6, 2026 – Governor’s Veto Restores CARE Fund Appropriation

We are pleased to report a huge, last-minute win for a top LSW legislative priority resulting in full funding of the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE Fund). CARE Fund followed a winding path throughout the 2026 legislative session, shaped by a difficult budget environment and ultimately changed by a critical last-minute veto. After the […]

• Policy Agenda
• 2026

2026 Legislative Outcomes

The 2026 legislative session has adjourned following one of the most contentious debates in recent years, driven by a projected budget shortfall and resulting in major fiscal changes, including a new income tax on high earners. Lawmakers finalized a broad set of tax, budget, and policy decisions in the final days, balancing competing priorities under […]