Association of Washington Business – ClarkCountyToday.com

Opinion: Don’t be fooled by the hype

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:57:56 +0000

A spring 2026 survey found 24% of WA employers considering relocating out of state, nearly triple the winter 2025 level.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:49:13 +0000

Three Washington business leaders say rising taxes and regulations are pushing expansion and relocation out of state.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:10:49 +0000

Just 7% of surveyed Washington businesses rated the state's economy as strong, with nearly half expecting a recession within a year.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:05:30 +0000

A Washington Policy Center analyst argues that fewer employers directly means fewer choices and less power for workers.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:39:53 +0000

Washington's $80.2B budget grew more than twice as fast as population and inflation combined since 2013.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:35:14 +0000

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:37:40 +0000

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:59:30 +0000

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:31:36 +0000

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:31:13 +0000

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