WRA Government Affairs: Our mission is to help our members succeed through proactive, responsible political representation. Donate to the WRA Political Action Committee (PAC).

Top Public Policy Issues

What Lies Ahead: 2010 Legislative Session Overview

Retrospective Rating Program Reform

Alcohol Pricing

State Liquor Store Privatization

Minimum Wage

Tip Credit

Workers' Compensation/Industrial Insurance

Unemployment Insurance

Paid Leave

Street Maintenance Utility

Pop Syrup

Environmental/Sustainability Movement

America's Restaurants: Serving Our Nation

Health Care Update!
The NRA has released a detailed summary of the Senate-passed health care reform bill. Read more Here and Here.

America's Restaurants and Healthcare Reform:
Learn about national health care reform and what the National Restaurant Association is doing to shape the debate. Read more...

L&I Director Speaks Out on Retro
Director of Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Judy Schurke weighs in on changes to the Retro program and its future for businesses in Washington. Read more...

2010 Legislative Priorities to Create a Better Business Climate

  • Defeat any proposed new taxes and fees
  • Unemployment Insurance Costs
  • Defeat employer payroll taxes funding family leave
  • Protect WRA's ability to offer Retro
  • Reverse Liquor Price Increases
  • Repeal small business "head tax"
  • Standardize reasonable nutritional labeling

    Read more...

What the Political Action Committee Does for You!

Total Savings $23,938

Saved $1,430*
Protecting RETRO program

Saved $3,000*
Passing a phased-in B&O tax credit

Saved $3,008*
Stopping the proposed $1 per Liter Spirit Tax

Saved $900*
Protecting business with 50 or more employees from an employer-paid mandatory leave requirement

Saved $12,000
Stopping the proposed Sprinkler Requirement

Saved $1,200*
Stopping the proposed Street Utility Tax

Saved $2,400*
Stopping the proposed Energy Efficient Mandates

* annual savings
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Government Affairs Committee
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The National Restaurant Association Works for You
While the WRA is working on state policies, the NRA is working your behalf in Washington D.C. Visit their Advocacy & Representation center to learn how you can engage on the national level. Visit www.restaurant.org/governent


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