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2026 Legislative Debrief
Written by Brooke Davies and D’Arcy Harrison Brooke Davies (COWU legislative lobbyist) and D’Arcy Harrison (President & legislative lead) work collaboratively during session to communicate with Member Advocates, COWU leadership and our social media channels to help enact or battle legislation proposed in the legislature. Regularly throughout session, the legislative committee meets with Brooke to receive updates and field discussion around legislation with Member Advocates. 2026 is the shorter “back half” of what is called the BIENNIUM where the part time WA legislature has a 2yr legislative cycle. Last year in 2025 was a 4 month legislative session & budgetary year. The 60-day 2026 legislative session officially adjourned on Thursday…
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2025 COWU Board Candidates
On Sept 29th, 2025 the Cosmetologists of Washington United will hold its annual meeting virtually via Zoom inviting all currently enrolled Member Advocates and Sponsors. Below, you can review who has officially been nominated to the COWU Board of Directors (with 2 qualifying nominations by Members.) Each term is 2 years in length. In order for the vote to be official, our quorum requirement this year is 15 votes through our online ballot. For reference: You can review our COWU Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy that all COWU Board of Directors must sign & follow. All Enrolled Member Advocates and Sponsors will receive the following prior to Sept…
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Wrap Up: Legislative Session 2025
2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up By Brooke Davies (legislative lobbyist) & D’Arcy Harrison (legislative lead) This is the beginning of the 2 yr 2025-26 biennium in WA state. The 105-day 2025 legislative session officially adjourned on Sunday, April 27th, at 6:31pm. During the last week of the session, the legislature focused on reconciling differences on bills passed by the House and Senate, passing major new taxes, and negotiating the final 2025-27 Operating, Capital and Transportation Budgets. This session in total there were 2,535 bills introduced and ultimately 432 passed the legislature. The Governor also had the option to veto a bill entirely or veto a specific section or appropriation within a bill.…
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How to Attract New Stylists to Your Salon: A Guide for Salon Owners
The beauty industry is vibrant and fast-moving — but finding the right stylists to join your salon can still be a major challenge. Whether you’re growing your team, filling a vacancy, or just looking to bring fresh energy into your space, attracting talented stylists takes more than just posting a job ad. At Cosmetologists United, we understand the power of community. Here’s how you can position your salon as a place where the best and brightest want to build their careers. 1. Showcase Your Salon’s Culture Stylists aren’t just looking for a chair — they’re looking for a community.Make sure your salon’s culture is visible: Tip: A stylist is more…
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