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New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state
AWB said 24% of employers are considering leaving, while 38% plan to expand in another state and 46% expect a recession.
- A recent Association of Washington Business survey of more than 400 members found about 24 percent of employers are considering relocating their business operations out of Washington.
- Irwin identified taxes as the top concern, followed by healthcare and the regulatory environment, with the Climate Commitment Act adding about 52 to 58 cents per gallon to fuel costs.
- In Spokane County, 67% of respondents reported considering moving their personal residence out of state, while unleaded fuel prices in Washington reached $5.76 per gallon on Thursday.
- Contradicting Irwin's assessment that it's "extremely difficult" to do business, Invest in WA Now reports the "millionaire class" grew by 46.9% in Washington despite the state's capital gains tax.
- Next year, 46% of businesses expect a recession while only 9% plan to expand within Washington, down from 20% in winter 2025.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right8Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center, 42% Right
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- 42% of the sources are Center, 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 16%
C 42%
R 42%
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