Posts by ateneyck

Policy Issues for the Year Ahead Our Mission as an Association – to Promote Building, Protect Housing, and Elevate Communities – guides what we do in the advocacy space. There are two ways to get things done in government – either you convince people in power to do the right thing, or you find people…

Income Tax Proposal Sparks Major Debate in Olympia as Session Nears Final Stretch A busy week in Olympia was capped off today with a hearing on a proposal to enforce the first state income tax in over 90 years. Not only does this call into question the entire tax structure in Washington State, but it…

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Leadership Change Looms The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its January meeting, as inflation remains elevated at 2.7%. Economic growth remains in the good-not-great range, as the labor market showed clear signs of cooling during the second half of 2025. Such an economic backdrop would suggest continued easing for monetary policy. The…