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State chambers of commerce applaud end of legislative session |
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Written On: Thursday, April 12, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn McCabe, APR & Christina Donegan, APR |
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OLYMPIA – Chambers of commerce from across Washington state thanked Governor Gregoire and state legislators for passing a supplemental budget and other measures that align with the top priorities identified by businesses and communities across the state. |
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AWB Welcomes Budget Agreement |
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Written On: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn McCabe, APR |
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OLYMPIA— The Association of Washington Business is pleased that lawmakers reached bipartisan agreement early this morning on a supplemental budget that puts Washington on a path toward responsible, sustainable spending. |
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Inslee, McKenna Agree to AWB Debate in Spokane |
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Written On: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn McCabe, APR |
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OLYMPIA— The two leading candidates in the race for Washington state governor have now both agreed to participate in the June 12 debate in Spokane hosted by the Association of Washington Business and Greater Spokane, Inc. |
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AWB joins Health Care Reform Lawsuit Coalition |
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OLYMPIA— The Association of Washington Business is one of 15 state chambers that has submitted a “friends of the court brief” to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the landmark federal 2010 health care reform law, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
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Health Exchange Guts Insurance Choices for Employers |
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Written On: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn A. McCabe, APR |
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OLYMPIA— Both large and small employers — and the thousands of individuals and families they cover through group health insurance — would lose their choice of plans under a new law waiting to be signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
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AWB Statement on Need for Special Session |
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Written On: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn A. McCabe, APR |
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OLYMPIA— The Association of Washington Business, Washington state’s largest and oldest statewide business association, urges lawmakers to focus on the long-term health of the state budget and work toward adjourning sine die on Thursday, March 8 — without the need for a special session.
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Washington business leaders say state on wrong track |
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Written On: Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn A. McCabe, APR |
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OLYMPIA— More than three-quarters of respondents in a survey of Association of Washington Business members believe Washington state is generally going in the wrong direction, and more than half don’t see things improving in the next 12 months.
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AWB Manufacturing Report Highlights Industry Concerns |
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Written On: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn A. McCabe, APR |
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OLYMPIA—A new report issued today by the Association of Washington Business and its nonprofit AWB Institute underscores the value of the industry to the state’s economy while highlighting several key competitiveness concerns.
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AWB 2012 Better Workplace Awards Announced |
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Written On: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 |
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Written By: Jocelyn A. McCabe, APR |
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OLYMPIA—The Association of Washington Business proudly honored seven private
employers today for their commitment to workplace excellence, innovation and safety. |
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