Washington's Income Tax Is Pushing Entrepreneurs Out

Venice.ai founder Jesse Proudman says Washington's new income tax is the final blow — and he's not alone. An April 2026 AWB survey found 24% of employers are considering leaving the state. Former Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire called it a spending problem, not an income problem, drawing applause at a Vancouver business summit. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/video-entrepreneur-exodus-continues-as-washingtons-new-income-tax-looms/ #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #EntrepreneurExodus #BusinessClimate #Seattle #AWB #Washington #ClarkCounty #Politics #Business