By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Tuesday, April 8 was the deadline for bills to be voted out of fiscal committees, and the legislative process now enters its next phase. Both the House and Senate will shift their focus to floor debates, caucus, and conference committee negotiations as they work […]
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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate As the iconic campus cherry blossoms bloom and the deadline for bills to be voted out of fiscal committees approaches on Tuesday, April 8, the Washington State Legislature is entering the final stretch of the 2025 regular session. This marks a crucial phase in
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Spokane’s business community unites at GSI’s Olympia Fly-In to shape policies, advocate for growth, and ensure Spokane’s future prosperity. Read Time: 4 min, 30 sec Spokane Businesses Take Their Voice to Olympia Imagine a room full of energy, where Spokane regional business leaders, policymakers, community champions, and advocates, both seasoned and new, are all working
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GSI Joins nonpartisan business coalition focused on addressing the state’s budget challenges Imagine you’re running your operation day in and day out, working hard to build your brand, hire local employees, and stay afloat amid rising costs. But now, Washington’s budget shortfall is threatening your future. The state’s financial challenges have left small businesses, large
