Amid AI boom, Gov. Ferguson creates workgroup to study impact of data centers in Washington state
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson today announced that he's forming a work group to dig into the impacts of data centers in the ...
Survey: Washingtonians pessimistic about state’s spending of taxpayer money
A new survey of Washington state voters reveals a majority don't trust lawmakers to spend taxpayer money wisely.
New business-sponsored poll shows WA voters think raising taxes, state spending is a ‘bad idea’
Most Washington voters aren’t too pleased with the idea of boosting state spending. That’s according to a new poll by Fulcrum Strategic and EMC Research, which surveyed 600 registered voters last ...
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In Our View: Prospect of tariffs looms over state’s economy
Trump views tariffs as a stick for bludgeoning other nations into agreeing with his policies, and the approach appeared to be successful in a standoff with Colombia. That South American nation agreed ...
Why does WA have no income tax? That’s shaped class and the economy of Evergreen state
High-income earners, retirees and the wealthy have the most to gain from no state income tax, local experts said. Low and ...
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Gov. Ferguson launches workgroup to assess data center impact in Olympia
Gov. Bob Ferguson has initiated a workgroup to evaluate the effects of data centers on Washington's economy, tax revenue, ...
If Canada retaliates against Trump tariffs, how would it impact WA? Here’s what WA exports
Canada planned to impose tariffs on the U.S. in response to Trump. Here’s how they would impact Washington state’s economy.
Washington voters blame budget shortfall on uncontrolled spending, oppose tax hikes
A recent poll by the Seattle Metro Chamber revealed that Washington voters attribute the state's projected $12 billion budget ...
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Potential trade war could hit Yakima Valley agriculture
Predicting specific impacts to agriculture and the Yakima Valley economy was tough to do this week as U.S. tariff proposals — ...
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Senator Cantwell pushes for new trade deals to boost economy
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington is urging the United States to pursue new trade agreements with Southeast Asia, the ...
Washington state's $29 billion Canada trade link at risk by ongoing tariffs disputes
Washington state's $29 billion annual trade relationship with Canada is under threat due to ongoing tariff disputes.