Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve.
Medicare open enrollment began Oct. 15 and is available through Dec. 7. During this time, those with Medicare can use this period to make changes to their plans and coverage options for the year ahead.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Oct. 29 indicated that he’s reluctant to support major new tax increases in the legislative session that begins in January.
The city of Richland’s Business License Reserve Fund Grant Program is accepting applications through Nov. 14 for projects that strengthen the local economy and business environment.
A coalition of national business associations and trade groups are urging Congress to end the currently month-long federal government shutdown to avoid continued harm to the nation’s economy.
The Kennewick School District will likely seek to renew two expiring levies in early 2026 and is looking for those for and against those property taxes to contribute statements to that election’s voter’s pamphlet.
2026 is just around the corner and that means more small businesses will soon be required to follow the state’s paid family and medical leave job protections for their employees.
Dr. Saravanan Kasturi, medical director of Northwest Endovascular Surgery in Richland, said private practices like his are struggling in part because Medicare reimbursements have not kept up with the cost of providing services, resulting in a loss of many procedures and patients having to instead visit hospitals.
