WA Business Exodus: Taxes, Regulations, and the Cost

About this episode

The episode discusses the increasing rate of Washington employers considering leaving the state due to tax hikes and regulatory pressures.

A spring 2026 AWB survey finds 24% of Washington employers actively considering leaving the state — nearly triple the rate from winter 2025. Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center examines the tax hikes, B&O surcharges, and regulatory pressures driving companies to Idaho, Utah, and Tennessee. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #BusinessExodus #SmallBusiness #TaxPolicy #WashingtonPolitics #AWB #Economy #Regulations #Politics

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Harmsworth

Topics covered

• business exodus
• tax policy
• regulations
• Washington state economy
• employer concerns
• business relocation

Keywords

• business exodus
• Washington
• taxes
• regulations
• AWB
• economy
• small business
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Policy Center, AWB

Places: Washington, Idaho, Utah, Tennessee

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