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Brookings Institution: West Coast states most at risk in trade war with China
April 17, 2018Washington and other Pacific Coast states are most at risk in a trade war with China, according to a new study from the Brookings Institution. The map above shows the counties with employment concentr…Read more
Will the U.S. Supreme Court bring certainty to retailers and taxpayers? Tomorrow’s hearing on sales tax will be closely watched.
April 16, 2018Tomorrow's the big day for retailers and shoppers concerned with online sales tax collections. The Associated Press reports that retailers are looking for clarity and certainty. Retailers are hoping f…Read more
Friday Roundup: Student loans, rideshare regulations, net neutrality, congestion pricing, and pension gaps
April 13, 2018There are always a few items we’ve read during the week that deserve more attention but don’t make it into our regular posts. So we bundle them for the Friday roundup. Here’s this week’s bundle: State…Read more
Small crowd rallies against big business in Seattle; small businesses oppose proposed big tax increases
April 12, 2018Tuesday's rally in downtown Seattle featured now-familiar themes and chants, as the Seattle Times reports. “Tax Bezos” and “Tax big business” read signs hoisted outside Amazon’s glass and steel Seattl…Read more
Nationally, the middle class is growing again. After 5.4% drop from 2000-2013, Washington up 1.6% from 2013-2016
April 12, 2018It's been a long, slow slog for middle class economic recovery. Although the trends are finally headed in the right direction, the recovery is far from complete. That's the conclusion in a new report…Read more
Study: Millennials heading to rural counties with broadband access. Evidence of decentralized economic growth?
April 11, 2018Population growth and economic vitality have trended toward metro areas for years. One challenge faced by rural communities has been a technology gap. Rural economies also depend on technology. And Mi…Read more
