Businesses leaving Washington due to taxes may or may not be a real threat, but lawmakers who fail to plan for a growing ...

Some tech leaders and entrepreneurs worry the legislation could undermine their sector by souring Washington’s relatively favorable tax laws for startup founders, investors and high-wage earners.

President of the Association of Washington Business, Kris Johnson, says that the threat of businesses leaving Washington state continues to grow.According to a ...

The 2026 legislative session in Olympia is wrapping up Thursday, and one of the final pieces of legislation to cross the finish line was the Senate Bill 6346. Three Democrats ...

Some 44% of Washington business leaders are thinking of relocating their personal residence outside the state, according to a new survey. The Association of Washington Business announced the findings ...

Washington’s NextCycle program is kicking off its fourth cohort supporting innovative ideas that strengthen the state’s ...

WASHINGTON — Businesses in Washington are paying a hefty tax burden, with a new report revealing they cover 50% of all state and local taxes in the fiscal year 2024. This comes as business and ...

The Jake and Spike Show, weekdays from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. A survey by the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) found the number of businesses considering leaving Washington has nearly doubled ...

(The Center Square) – The latest Association of Washington Business quarterly survey shows bad news on the economic front, with 44% of business leaders saying they are considering moving their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SB 6230 would require Washington businesses to round cash totals to the nearest nickel, following the U.S. Treasury's decision to ...

Analysts warn the policies could cost the state billion of dollars and thousands of jobs.

This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact ...