On January 30th, several WFIA members gathered in Olympia, WA for our annual Day at the State Capitol. This was a wonderful opportunity for our independent retailers, distributors, and convenience store owners to meet with legislative members in their districts and voice their concerns. Among other things, members discussed retail theft, the plastic bag ban, secure scheduling, SNAP authorization, and limited spirit retail licenses.
WFIA cannot stress the importance of having our members join us at the Day at the State Capitol event! This is an opportunity to meet with your local legislative members who help make decisions that will benefit your businesses. Mark your calendars for February 4, 2021, and join us next year!
OLYMPIA — Aug. 28,2024 — They support Little League teams, community food banks and local seniors shopping on fixed incomes, but Washington’s small, independent grocers are increasingly in need of help themselves to compete with big-box retailers and commercial grocery chains.
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Yesterday, Governor Inslee rescinded Proclamation 20-82, which delayed the plastic bag ban. The plastic bag ban was initially supposed to take effect on January 1, 2021 after passing in the 2020 Legislative Session. The proclamation will expire at 11:59 PM on September 30, 2021, which means the plastic bag ban will be effective as of 12:00 AM on October 1.
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This memorandum addresses, at a high level, potential liability concerns and provides recommendations for grocers related to varying state and local COVID-19 mask requirements.
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