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WPC Forum asks if Washington is a state that is friendly for businesses and workers

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|Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

WPC Forum asks if Washington is a state that is friendly for businesses and workers

Panelists clashed over the new millionaire's tax, minimum wage, retail theft, and AI's threat to the work ...

Panelists clashed over the new millionaire's tax, minimum wage, retail theft, and AI's threat to the workforce. ...

Friday, June 5, 2026
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Opinion: Washington’s business exodus accelerates due to high taxes, regulations driving companies away

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s business exodus accelerates due to high taxes, regulations driving companies away

Washington's business relocation rate has nearly tripled since winter 2025, per an AWB survey. ...

Washington's business relocation rate has nearly tripled since winter 2025, per an AWB survey. ...

Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Opinion: No, Washington’s budget is not shrinking despite progressive claims

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Opinion: No, Washington’s budget is not shrinking despite progressive claims

Washington's operating budget hit $80.2 billion — 55% above the population-plus-inflation benchmark since ...

Washington's operating budget hit $80.2 billion — 55% above the population-plus-inflation benchmark since 2013–15. ...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Washingtonians could see toll rates increase to $18 along SR 167, I-405 next year

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|Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Washingtonians could see toll rates increase to $18 along SR 167, I-405 next year

State officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was id ...

State officials may raise SR 167 and I-405 toll rates to $18 after a $10 million revenue shortfall was identified. ...

Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate

Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regul ...

Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states. ...

Thursday, May 21, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

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|Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

Venice.ai founder Jesse Proudman says Washington's new income tax is the final blow driving him and other ...

Venice.ai founder Jesse Proudman says Washington's new income tax is the final blow driving him and others out of the state. ...

Friday, May 15, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

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|Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

Former Gov. Gregoire says Washington's $80B budget reflects a spending problem, not an income problem. ...

Former Gov. Gregoire says Washington's $80B budget reflects a spending problem, not an income problem. ...

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?

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|Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?

Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year. ...

Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year. ...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025. ...

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025. ...

Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Opinion: Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Opinion: Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage

Lawmakers advanced SB 6346 with an emergency clause, aiming to end Washington’s no-income-tax reputation ...

Lawmakers advanced SB 6346 with an emergency clause, aiming to end Washington’s no-income-tax reputation and prevent voters from seeking a referendum. ...

Friday, March 13, 2026
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