The Washington Environmental Council to Overturn This Year’s Water Reforms….Don’t Let Them Do It….Decline to Sign Referendum 54!
Unhappy with passage of SB 5028, the Washington Environmental Council (WEC) filed Referendum 54 to overturn part of it. WEC has until September 8 to get enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot. Tell your friends, neighbors and associates not to sign Referendum 54. Contact AWB’s Kristen Sawin at (360) 943-1600 or KristenS@awb.org.

I-841 Gathers Steam - Repeal of Ergonomics Rules Needs Your Support!
Initiative 841, which would eliminate Washington’s burdensome ergonomics rules, is gaining strength and support. More and more organizations are joining AWB in endorsing this initiative as it heads for the ballot box in November. Do your part to help pass I-841. Contact Amber Carter at (360) 943-1600 or amberc@awb.org.

 

U.S. Senate Sidesteps Opening ANWR - Tell Senators Murray and Cantwell Not to Lock Out Energy Development!
Although the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill calling for opening a tiny portion of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to energy exploration, S. 14, the Senate’s Energy Bill, so far does not include any provisions for opening ANWR. Opponents, including Senators Murray are threatening to filibuster any ANWR provision. Tell them we need more domestic oil and gas. Contact AWB’s Don Brunell at (360) 943-1600 or DonB@awb.org.
 

Help Maintain Quality Health Care - Get Involved With AWB’s Health Care Committee!
It’s time to reduce the unnecessary regulatory burden on Washington's health care system. If redundant or conflicting laws are removed, and agencies will identify more cost-effective methods for collecting data, reduce state reporting requirements and streamline the audit process, health care can become more affordable. Help contribute to this process by getting involved with AWB’s Health Care Committee. Contact AWB’s Amber Carter at (360) 943-1600 or amberc@awb.org.

 

Attention: AWB Members - Find Out if L&I Owes YOU Money!
If you’re in business, you know how expensive workers’ comp is. Make sure your company isn’t overpaying workers’ comp. AWB members can utilize a great new service that determines if L&I owes you. Contact AWB’s Kandice Jackson at (360) 943-1600 or KandiceJ@awb.org.

 

2003 Policy Summit - Great Discussions Moderated by TVW’s Denny Heck!
You won’t want to miss AWB’s 2003 Policy Summit (Sept 24-26) at the Inn at Semi-ah-moo. This year’s Summit will feature fascinating discussions moderated by former TVW president Denny Heck. Contact Kandice Jackson at (360) 943-1600 or KandiceJ@awb.org. Get your room reservations today by calling (800) 770-7992. Go to www.info-awb.org/mofcart/2003policysummitorder.html for online registration.

 

Receive Big Savings on Premier Shipping Services - Sign Up Now!
AWB Freight Savings Program gives small and mid-sized companies the same opportunities to save money on shipping as larger companies. Participants receive a 62 percent discount on all less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments between 200 to 20,000 pounds in the U.S. and Canada. Members will also receive competitive rates on other freight shipments including truckload, rail and air/expedited. Contact Kandice Jackson at (360) 943-1600 or KandiceJ@awb.org.
 

Everything You Want to Know About Energy - and More….Washington Business Magazine Should Be Reaching Your Mailbox This Week.
The July-August Washington Business Magazine is in the mail. It is the State of Energy issue. With the magazine’s success, AWB is now publishing it every other month. Look for the 2003 legislative wrap-up and voting record in the September-October issue which should arrive in your mailbox in early September.

 

Washington Business Magazine and WashACE Honored by ACCE
The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) awarded Washington Business Magazine an Award of Merit for 2002 which is like winning a bronze medal in the Olympics. Also receiving an Award of Merit for 2002 was WashACE (Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy), formed by AWB, the Washington Roundtable and Washington Research Council to promote competitiveness. Both awards will be presented in Denver next week.