Washington's Business Exodus

Washington's Business Exodus Authored by Mark Harmsworth via The Washington Policy Center, Washington state’s business climate continues to deteriorate under the weight of record tax increases and burdensome regulations. A spring 2026 survey by the Association of Washington Business reveals alarming trends. Nearly one in four employers (24 percent) are now actively considering relocating their businesses out of state, up sharply from 17 percent in the previous quarter and nea...

By Tyler Durden