Center for Small Business

WPC's Center for Small Business focuses on improving Washington's small business climate by working closely with business owners and policymakers. The Center provides accurate information and analysis on the state's regulatory climate, tax structure, health insurance systems, and more.

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House Bill 2474 would allow unelected bureaucrats to put homeless housing into your neighborhood

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HB 1889 would encourage more illegal immigration and take away jobs from Americans

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House Democrats pass rent control House Bill 21...

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Senate Bill 5570, removing the 1% cap on proper...

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Minimum Wage hikes, predictably, increase the cost of fast food – is a $10 Big Mac on the horizon?

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Center for Small Business Issues:

Affordable Housing Business Climate Eastern Washington Health Care Labor & Employment Policy Guide

CENTER DIRECTOR

Mark Harmsworth

Director, Small Business Center

Mark Harmsworth was elected in 2014 to the Washington State House of Representatives where he served two terms. His focus was on transportation and technology, including serving as the ranking member o Read More