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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate

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.

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:02:28 +0000

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

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:50:59 +0000

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

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:09:59 +0000

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

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:37:57 +0000

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

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0000

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