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Policy Blog – April 14, 2025 – The Legislative End Game is Near

With the passing of the April 8 fiscal committee cutoff, the Washington State Legislature has entered its next phase. Over the final two weeks of the session, both chambers will shift their attention to floor debates, huddling in party caucus meetings to determine which bills are ready for a vote, and negotiations on final tax […]
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Policy Blog – April 7, 2025 – Budget and Tax Talks Heat Up

Both the House and Senate have now passed their respective versions of the state operating budget, setting the stage for conference negotiations to reconcile the differences between the two. As the budget conference committee begins its work, we will be actively engaging with conferees to express concerns about the proposed cut to the Career Connect […]
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Policy Blog – March 31, 2025 – LSW Briefs Lawmakers on Washington’s Life Sciences Ecosystem

Last Friday, Life Science Washington was proud to present before the House Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee, alongside Cyrus Biotechnology CEO Lucas Nivon, to share the story of Washington’s thriving life sciences industry—and the urgent need to sustain its momentum. We emphasized that our state didn’t become a top 10 life science hub by […]
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Policy Blog – March 25, 2025 – Budgets and Taxes Week in the Legislature

Regular legislative activity resumed last week, with committees reviewing and debating bills that have advanced from the opposite chamber. Some of these include high profile bills like Unemployment Insurance for Striking Workers (5041), Waste Management (5284), Firearm Restrictions in Sensitive Places (5098) and Rent Stabilization (1217). These hearings are part of the lead up to […]