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The Live Wire: August 2015

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Friday, August 7, 2015. Final Rules on Paid Leave Now Available. Rules guiding implementation of the Paid Leave Ordinance have been finalized and are now available HERE. These rules were shaped by community feedback received during the public review period, which included four public hearings and other forms of outreach. Labels: Mandatory Paid Leave. Sick and Safe Leave. Downtown On the Go!

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The Live Wire: November 2014

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Tacoma Council Scorecard for 3Q 2014. As a regional leader among Puget Sound business organizations, the Chamber seeks cooperation on economic and quality of life issues. Representing community businesses, we advocate for solutions, educate policy makers and leverage the collective interests of over 1,600 unified members. Click on the image for a larger view. Urging...

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The Live Wire: December 2014

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Updated Tacoma Required Minimum Paid Leave Ordinance Available. Last week we posted a reminder. Both Mayor Strickland and Councilmember Mello had proposed amendments to the ordinance. The amendments and votes were as follows [Councilmember Boe had to leave before the amendments could be voted on]:. Mayor Strickland: Adding clarifying language that businesses have th...

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The Live Wire: Trade and Investment Summit (July 14-15)

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Friday, June 26, 2015. Trade and Investment Summit (July 14-15). Annual Pacific Northwest – China Trade and Investment Summit. The World Trade Center Tacoma Summit will include around 20 investors and trade professionals from China, most of whom are interested in food and beverages, EB-5 and other investment opportunities. Click on Image for a LARGER View). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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The Live Wire: Livestream: Trans-Pacific Partnership Press Conference

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Friday, July 31, 2015. Livestream: Trans-Pacific Partnership Press Conference. The Office of the United States Trade Representative will be live streaming the Trans-Pacific Partnership Maui Ministerial Press Conference. The press conference will begin at. 7:00 pm PDT, and is available HERE. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Subscribe To The Live Wire. Chamber Blogs and Resources. University ...

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The Live Wire: May 2015

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Public Hearings Regarding Draft Paid Leave Rules and Regulations June 10 and June 25. Beginning February 2016, employers will be required to provide up to 24 hours of paid leave annually to employees in Tacoma. And they are invited to provide feedback at one of the following public hearings:. June 10, 2015 – 5:30 - 6:30 pm. June 25, 2015 – 10 - 11:30 am. Unreported Lia...

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The Live Wire: Volunteers for Voter's Pamphlet Statements

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Friday, July 17, 2015. Volunteers for Voter's Pamphlet Statements. The City Clerk's Office is seeking volunteers to serve on committees to prepare statements "for" and "against" the following measures in order to comply with the requirements for RCW 29A.32.280:. City of Tacoma Initiative Measure No. 1B. Citizen Petition Initiative Measure No. 2. City of Tacoma Proposition No. 3. To be consider...

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The Live Wire: Select Better Choices in the Primary

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Monday, July 27, 2015. Select Better Choices in the Primary. Dear Chamber Member,. Time is drawing near for the deadline to return your ballot for the August 4 primary. Legislative District and the Pierce County general administration building. This election cycle, we have the rare opportunity to create and ensure the security of a prosperous and healthy city. Pierce County Business Alliance.

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The Live Wire: March 2015

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Monday, March 30, 2015. Tell Your Legislators About Higher Taxes, Raising Wages and More Leave. Legislators Need to Hear from You! The new and increased taxes in the 2015-17 House budget include. A new 5 percent capital gains tax. On the sales of stocks and other assets, including homes, totaling $570 million;. Increase B&O tax rate on services. To 18 percent - a 20 percent increase;. The Real...

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The Live Wire: February 2015

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Fast-breaking issues from the federal, state, regional and local levels for your immediate attention and action! Monday, February 23, 2015. TPU Board to Present Proposed Rate Changes at Public Meeting. The Public Utility Board invites the public to attend a information session on the proposed rate increases on. Tuesday, February 24 at the TPU Building Auditorium at. This round-table will feature a TPU Staff presentation on how the rates are determined and allow time for public comment. The first public h...