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Washington may or may not be in the running for Amazon HQ2. Reports vary. Regardless, it’s good to compete.
October 12, 2017This week saw brief consternation about the various regional efforts to convince Amazon to put its second headquarters in Washington. We wrote about some of those bids here. First, comments made by Am…Read more
Business leaders express growing concerns about renegotiating NAFTA treaty, a key issue for trade-dependent Washington
October 12, 2017Almost from the beginning, national and state leaders have expressed concern over the NAFTA treaty renegotiations. In recent days, they have been vocal about the potential harm to the economy. The As…Read more
Forecast Council: State revenues continue to roll in above projections; Solid job and personal income growth
October 12, 2017The good economic news for the state continues. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reports, Total nonfarm payroll employment rose 16,000 (seasonally adjusted) in June, July, and August, which…Read more
Cook County (Chicago) set to repeal its unpopular soda tax: Regressive, unpopular, and ineffective.
October 11, 2017UPDATE: Done. The Chicago Tribune reports that the Cook County pop tax will soon be no more. The Cook County pop tax is headed for repeal after commissioners overwhelmingly signaled their intent to do…Read more
U.S. Council of Economic Advisers: “Excessive regulation a tax on the economy costing an average of 0.8% of GDP growth a year.”
October 11, 2017The costs of excessive regulation act exert a drag on economic growth that over time has significant consequences. The U.S. Council of Economic Advisers summarizes its recent report this way: Excessiv…Read more
Citing economic impact analysis of Hirst decision and lagging rural economies, BIAW asks governor to call special session
October 10, 2017Take Our Survey: Hirst and the Capital Budget The Building Industry Association of Washington has asked Gov. Jay Inslee to call a special session to address the Hirst decision. In an October 4, 2017 l…Read more
