Washington Employers Consider Moving Out Of State
Prosecutors say Michael Janice trafficked cocaine, MDMA, and other drugs using social media and the mail. He also possessed over 30 guns, Glock switches, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. A survey from the Association of Washington Business indicates nearly one in four Washington businesses are considering leaving the state due to economic concerns. Chris Johnson, president and CEO of the Association, described the situation as a "911 emergency for our state's economy." Nearly 25 percent of employers in Washington are considering relocating their businesses out of state. A new poll indicates that higher taxes are the primary reason cited by businesses for this potential move.
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KIRO FM Seattle
“Prosecutors say Michael Janice should traffic cocaine, MDMA, and other drugs using social media and the mail. They also say he had more than 30 guns, Glock switches, and thousands of rounds of ammunition at his home. Nearly one in four Washington businesses is now considering leaving the state. I believe it's a 911 emergency for our state's economy here. That's Chris Johnson, president and CEO of the Association of Washington Business.”
KIRO FM Seattle
“Nearly a quarter of Washington's employers are considering moving their business out of state. According to a new poll where businesses pointed to higher taxes.”
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