Washington passes historic millionaire income tax; immediate business fallout

Global Brief: US & Seattle

Tax exodus accelerates/Seahawks risk/WC $848M dip; downtown stalled jobs/office values halved/B&O hikes shift burden; Rivera $300M+ HSD audit amid fraud; Wilson comp plan/density/ICE/CCTV blocks.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026

Global Brief: US & Seattle

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