Understanding the Small Business Tax Benefits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Understanding the Small Business Tax Benefits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Understanding the Small Business Tax Benefits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act As many of you know, we were strong supporters of the tax provisions included in the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This landmark legislation contains several measures designed to provide relief and opportunity...

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Oppose Senate Bill 5217 – No to Expensive Ergonomic Regulation

Oppose Senate Bill 5217 – No to Expensive Ergonomic Regulation

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Policy Position Oppose Senate Bill 5217 – No to Expensive Ergonomic Regulation Despite being rejected by voters, expensive ergonomic regulation is again being pushed by the state legislature. Senate Bill 5217, currently under consideration by the Washington Senate, despite bi-partisan opposition to...

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Oppose Senate Bill 5236: Concerning hospital staffing standards

Oppose Senate Bill 5236: Concerning hospital staffing standards

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Policy Position Oppose SB 5236: Concerning hospital staffing standards The Board of Directors of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce opposes SB 5236, which creates rigid nurse-to-patient ratios. We are concerned about the negative impacts to patient access that will result from this...

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