AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection & Taxes: Washington voters upheld the high-earner tax and rejected Initiative 645, intensifying debate over the state’s tax competitiveness and future revenue. Amazon: The company is cutting 95 Washington jobs, including positions in Pasco, even as it plans data centers in the state, with a proposed West Richland project drawing calls for oversight. Seattle Business Climate: Nearly half of Seattle businesses have considered moving or downsizing, according to a recent survey, while business groups are urging state lawmakers to address energy costs and permitting delays. Transit: Seattle voters approved a sales-tax increase expected to raise $138 million a year for bus service and other transportation programs. Commercial Real Estate: A loan deal gives Martin Selig’s downtown Seattle office portfolio a path out of receivership as leasing shows signs of improvement.
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