Microsoft president: Business leaders ‘remarkably united’ in opposition to state tax proposals
A coalition of Washington state business leaders released a letter Wednesday urging state lawmakers to reconsider recently ...
Washington’s proposed statewide payroll tax sparks backlash from tech industry and local leaders
The much-anticipated and hotly-contested GeekWire Awards celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders ...
WA employee union head blasts Ferguson as ‘Ratfink’ over budget stance
Gov. Bob Ferguson is taking fire from unions representing state workers, who accuse him of betrayal over a furlough proposal ...
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Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax
Legislative leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a “major pivot” after Gov. Bob Ferguson ...
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Amazon, Microsoft, Mariners among big biz to come out against Washington wealth, payroll taxes
Washington's top firms warn that proposed taxes could harm the state’s economy, urging lawmakers to reconsider their approach ...
Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax
Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals.
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GOP tax proposals could add $9 trillion to nation’s deficits: Analysis
A menu of tax cut proposals made by President Trump and ... legislation enacting Trump’s tax priorities despite Democrat opposition. While Republicans have discussed a list of changes to tax ...
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Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax
SEATTLE — Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals, saying they threaten the state’s ...
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Governor Ferguson opposed to wealth tax proposals from legislative Democrats
On the other hand, legislative Republicans praised the governor for his opposition to the wealth tax, with hopes he will come out against the other tax proposals. “Our state needs a budget that ...
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Tax the rich? Not so fast, say Microsoft, other Washington state businesses
The local business community is sounding alarm bells about a package of new taxes on wealthy companies and individuals ...