Washington Business Winter-Spring 2014

winter/spring 2014 news with a competitive edge The budget puzzle 26 Despite entering this year’s legislative session without a deficit, lawmakers — and employers — face an uphill battle. With an important mid-term election this fall and more McCleary funding due in 2015, legislators are zeroing in on businesses to solve the budget puzzle. Business Backgrounder Employment & Workplace Regulatory 48 36 in their words: Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson 20