Civic – Page 3 of 53

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to protect privacy of consumer health data

by Charlotte Schubert on April 18, 2023April 19, 2023 at 3:41 pm

Washington state lawmakers finalized passage of a bill Monday that provides privacy protections for consumer health data. The bill protects health data collected by consumer apps and websites, which is… Read More

Seattle mayor reveals first stage of ‘Downtown Activation Plan’ in bid to revitalize city core

by Kurt Schlosser on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 at 1:04 pm

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Monday revealed the first phase of his “Downtown Activation Plan” to revitalize downtown in a move that could help attract tech companies and their workers to the… Read More

Washington state lawmakers unanimously approve law to limit robocalls, hold telecoms accountable

by Lisa Stiffler on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 at 5:40 pm

The Washington state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation to limit robocalls and empower residents and the state’s attorney general to sue companies over unwanted calls. In February, the House… Read More

Seattle evaluating its own capital gains tax following new state law

by Taylor Soper on April 5, 2023April 6, 2023 at 3:55 pm

A controversial capital gains tax was recently ruled constitutional by the Washington state Supreme Court. Now the City of Seattle is looking at a possible implementation of its own capital… Read More

Video

New ad campaign takes ‘Uncommon’ approach to attracting new businesses to Seattle region

by Kurt Schlosser on April 4, 2023September 28, 2023 at 4:38 pm

The Seattle region’s impressive mix of doers and builders is the focus of a new ad campaign from Greater Seattle Partners, the public-private sector initiative that seeks to attract investment,… Read More

Washington state AG joins antitrust lawsuit targeting Google’s ad business

by Charlotte Schubert on April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 at 1:44 pm

Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson has joined an antitrust lawsuit targeting Google’s advertising business. The lawsuit, filed in January by the U.S. Justice Department and attorney generals from eight… Read More

The inspiration behind a new diversity program for biotech in Seattle

by Charlotte Schubert on April 3, 2023April 4, 2023 at 12:43 pm

When Eric Nealy returned from a workshop with other Black scientists, his perspective changed. The experience gave him a new — and unfamiliar — sense of belonging. “I was blown away,” said… Read More

Census data shows Seattle-area population rose again last year after pandemic dip

by Kurt Schlosser on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 at 3:57 pm

After an outflow of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, new population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show that fewer people are leaving urban centers such as King… Read More

FAQ: Understanding who will pay Washington’s new capital gains tax and potential exemptions

by Nate Bek on March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 at 8:43 am

The legality of a capital gains tax was upheld by the Washington state Supreme Court last week, drawing questions about who is subject to the tax and the broader impact… Read More

Matt McIlwain: 7 reasons why the capital gains tax is bad for Washington state

by Matt McIlwain on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 at 9:44 am

Editor’s note: We asked two Seattle venture capitalists — Civic Ventures’ Nick Hanauer and Madrona’s Matt McIlwain — to defend their opposing viewpoints on the new capital gains tax in Washington… Read More

Nick Hanauer: 7 reasons why the capital gains tax is good for Washington state

by Nick Hanauer on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 at 9:45 am

Editor’s note: We asked two Seattle venture capitalists — Civic Ventures’ Nick Hanauer and Madrona’s Matt McIlwain — to defend their opposing viewpoints on the new capital gains tax in Washington… Read More

Seattle becomes first U.S. city to permanently require sick leave for delivery and app-based workers

by Lisa Stiffler on March 28, 2023March 29, 2023 at 9:09 am

The Seattle City Council today unanimously approved rules providing paid sick leave for food-delivery and other on-demand, app-based gig economy workers. The city appears to be the first in the… Read More

Will the new capital gains tax cause businesses to leave Washington state?

by Taylor Soper on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 at 12:33 pm

Now that Washington state’s new capital gains tax has the legal green light, many business leaders are sounding the alarm. The state Supreme Court ruling Friday prompted a one-sentence press… Read More

Seattle picks 31 sites for new EV charging stations

by Charlotte Schubert on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 at 10:36 pm

New electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are coming to Seattle. Seattle City Light has picked 31 new sites after input from 1,800 community members. The program aims to provide charging… Read More

Video

Seattle startup founders, investors react to new state capital gains tax that targets stocks

by Nate Bek & Taylor Soper on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 at 1:48 pm

Seattle tech leaders shared both praise and concern over a highly anticipated ruling from the Washington state Supreme Court on Friday allowing a new capital gains tax to move forward.… Read More

Video

Capital gains tax ruled constitutional by Washington state Supreme Court

by Taylor Soper on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 at 12:19 pm

The Washington state Supreme Court ruled that a statewide tax on capital gains is lawful, allowing the legislation to move forward nearly two years after it was approved by lawmakers.… Read More

Seattle business leaders want city to suspend JumpStart and B&O tax to revive downtown

by Kurt Schlosser on March 22, 2023March 24, 2023 at 10:57 am

In a letter sent earlier this month to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and his executive leadership team, three organizations invested in the vitality of the city’s urban core laid out… Read More

As tech companies bring workers back to downtown Seattle, Zillow holds firm on ‘Cloud HQ’

by John Cook on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 at 2:05 pm

Amazon, Starbucks and other large companies are mandating that workers return to the office with the hope that in-person interactions spur more creativity, productivity and profits. But one Seattle tech… Read More

Seattle commute survey reveals big shift in when and how workers are traveling into city

by Kurt Schlosser on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 at 10:29 am

Remote and hybrid work has altered our understanding of where and how we do our jobs — as well as what days of the week we decide to make a… Read More

Seattle leaders make plea for workers to return downtown and help address ‘remote work affliction’

by John Cook on March 15, 2023March 17, 2023 at 9:01 am

More than 1,200 business and civic leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon for the Downtown Seattle Association’s annual “State of Downtown” event. The bright sunny skies and spring-like weather that greeted attendees… Read More

How SVB’s collapse could impact housing markets, according to a Zillow economist

by Nate Bek on March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 at 10:36 am

Silicon Valley Bank’s swift downward spiral could ease mortgage rates and push property prices downward in tech-heavy metros including San Francisco and Seattle. Those are key takeaways from Zillow Chief… Read More

U.S. proposes first-ever federal regulations on hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

by Lisa Stiffler on March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 at 7:53 am

The U.S. government on Tuesday proposed rules that would for the first time regulate the presence of “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The regulations would apply to hazardous chemicals known… Read More

Seattle-area transit agency partners with tech company Via for first- and last-mile rides

by Lisa Stiffler on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm

King County Metro, the transportation agency serving Seattle and surrounding communities, this week launched a new app-based on-demand ride service for public transit users that costs the same as a… Read More

New bill wants FCC to collect data on IoT devices to assess spectrum needs

by Bryan Corliss on March 1, 2023March 2, 2023 at 10:10 am

Congress needs better data on Americans’ use of smart devices, says Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), so it can plan for the country’s connectivity infrastructure needs. “IoT and smart devices are… Read More

Seattle mayor encourages companies to hire people of color at inaugural Black Tech Night

by Nate Bek on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 at 11:20 pm

Tech companies can benefit from hiring Black employees because of the grit they bring, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said at the inaugural Black Tech Night in downtown Seattle Thursday. “I… Read More

Downtown dreams: Leaders share 10 ideas to make Seattle’s core more vibrant

by Kurt Schlosser & Taylor Soper on February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 at 9:04 am

In his “State of the City” address on Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said the word “downtown” more than 30 times and dedicated a quarter of his annual speech to… Read More

‘Profound and historic’: Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination

by Taylor Soper on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 at 11:25 pm

Seattle lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to ban caste discrimination in a move that could impact tech workers and companies. The first-in-the-nation law aims to address a social practice that… Read More

Video

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to protect privacy of consumer health data

Seattle mayor reveals first stage of ‘Downtown Activation Plan’ in bid to revitalize city core

Washington state lawmakers unanimously approve law to limit robocalls, hold telecoms accountable

Seattle evaluating its own capital gains tax following new state law

New ad campaign takes ‘Uncommon’ approach to attracting new businesses to Seattle region

Washington state AG joins antitrust lawsuit targeting Google’s ad business

The inspiration behind a new diversity program for biotech in Seattle

Census data shows Seattle-area population rose again last year after pandemic dip

FAQ: Understanding who will pay Washington’s new capital gains tax and potential exemptions

Matt McIlwain: 7 reasons why the capital gains tax is bad for Washington state

Nick Hanauer: 7 reasons why the capital gains tax is good for Washington state

Seattle becomes first U.S. city to permanently require sick leave for delivery and app-based workers

Will the new capital gains tax cause businesses to leave Washington state?

Seattle picks 31 sites for new EV charging stations

Seattle startup founders, investors react to new state capital gains tax that targets stocks

Capital gains tax ruled constitutional by Washington state Supreme Court

Seattle business leaders want city to suspend JumpStart and B&O tax to revive downtown

As tech companies bring workers back to downtown Seattle, Zillow holds firm on ‘Cloud HQ’

Seattle commute survey reveals big shift in when and how workers are traveling into city

Seattle leaders make plea for workers to return downtown and help address ‘remote work affliction’

How SVB’s collapse could impact housing markets, according to a Zillow economist

U.S. proposes first-ever federal regulations on hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Seattle-area transit agency partners with tech company Via for first- and last-mile rides

New bill wants FCC to collect data on IoT devices to assess spectrum needs

Seattle mayor encourages companies to hire people of color at inaugural Black Tech Night

Downtown dreams: Leaders share 10 ideas to make Seattle’s core more vibrant

‘Profound and historic’: Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination

Seattle mayor praises Amazon’s back-to-office policy in ‘State of the City’ address

Washington state lawmakers seek to further curb drug prices as biotech leaders raise alarm

Amazon’s new back-to-office policy is welcome news to small businesses around Seattle HQ