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March 24, 2026

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Opinion: Will the income tax cause a drop in charitable giving?

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|Date: Monday, March 23, 2026

Opinion: Will the income tax cause a drop in charitable giving?

High-income households leaving Washington after new tax may redirect donations, possibly shrinking local ...

High-income households leaving Washington after new tax may redirect donations, possibly shrinking local nonprofits’ funding despite the intended deduction benefit. ...

Monday, March 23, 2026
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Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

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|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertain ...

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty are driving businesses to relocate outside Washington. ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount

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|Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount

Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high ...

Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high earners and businesses leaving Washington state. ...

Monday, February 16, 2026
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Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

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|Date: Monday, February 9, 2026

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to conside ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to consider leaving the state. ...

Monday, February 9, 2026
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Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by drivi ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by driving businesses, investment, and jobs elsewhere. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

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|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small b ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small businesses, and undermine Washington’s economic competitiveness. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

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|Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regula ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regulatory and legal risks under the guise of protecting minors online. ...

Monday, January 26, 2026
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Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care

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|Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care

Mark Harmsworth argues Washington is losing higher-income taxpayers and business owners, warning that ris ...

Mark Harmsworth argues Washington is losing higher-income taxpayers and business owners, warning that rising taxes and regulation threaten long-term economic stability. ...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

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|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory bur ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory burdens, and ultimately harm Washington businesses and consumers. ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures

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|Date: Monday, December 29, 2025

Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures

Mark Harmsworth compares California’s growing unemployment insurance debt with Washington’s Employment Se ...

Mark Harmsworth compares California’s growing unemployment insurance debt with Washington’s Employment Security Department failures and argues both states must reform or risk continued economic harm. ...

Monday, December 29, 2025
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