Public Policy
February 23, 2023
Greater Spokane Inc. recently held the Public Safety and Retail Crime Breakfast at the Spokane Club. Local retailers and community members were invited to hear...
February 13, 2023
By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Next Friday, February 17th serves as the “cutoff” for bills to be voted out...
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February 7, 2023
In partnership with the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and West Plains Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by MultiCare, Greater Spokane Inc. hosted a...
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February 7, 2023
By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Workforce, or the lack thereof, has dominated legislative discussions as one unforeseen consequence of...
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January 30, 2023
By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate On Tuesday the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee heard the latest version of an...
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January 25, 2023
By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate We’re into the second week and Legislative Democrats have rolled out several of their...
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January 19, 2023
Spokane Regional Delegation to Advocate on Behalf of the Spokane Region Greater Spokane Inc. will lead a delegation of area business, community, and education leaders...
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January 18, 2023
By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate The 68th Washington State Legislature convened its 15-week (105-day) regular session this week under...
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January 5, 2023
Governor Inslee’s Seven-Year Delay Puts Growth and Jobs at Risk (SPOKANE, Wash.) – Leaders in Spokane’s business community joined elected and transportation officials in expressing...
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January 4, 2023
New laws in Washington went into effect January 1 including: Minimum wage: Washington’s minimum wage is now $15.76 per hour for employees 16 or older....