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Washington maintains its competitive edge in the 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, as the Tax Foundation highlights its lack of income tax and business-friendly tax structure
Washington and Benton counties rank among the top U.S. counties for wage growth, new data show, underscoring Northwest Arkansas’ expanding economy and rising worker pay.
George Washington, long celebrated as a founding father and general, is recast as a shrewd entrepreneur whose land deals, branding savvy and risk-taking helped shape America’s early economy.
The Trump administration warns stricter immigration enforcement could disrupt farm labor, leading to reduced crop yields and higher food prices, sparking concern among growers and consumers.
The Washington Post warns the war’s economic fallout may soon deepen for Americans, as rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions and market volatility threaten growth and household budgets.
The Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index debuts with an interactive tool, allowing users to compare states’ tax structures, rankings, and reforms in real time.
Policy makers and economists warn the U.S. housing crisis is deeper than official numbers suggest, obscured by patchy data on rents, vacancies and hidden homelessness.
U.S. News & World Report ranks the best car insurance options in Washington, D.C. for 2026, comparing rates, coverage, discounts and customer satisfaction for local drivers.
U.S. officials are scrutinizing a Chinese-made grid device that experts warn could enable remote access to critical power systems, raising fresh alarm over national security vulnerabilities.
The latest BLS data on Washington’s business employment dynamics in Q1 2025 show shifting job gains and losses, highlighting key trends in expansions, openings, and closures.
Major firms are rebranding long-planned projects as “America First” investments, aligning with Trump’s agenda to gain political favor and potential regulatory and tax advantages.
Washington state’s new capital gains tax, hailed by supporters as a historic step toward taxing the super‑rich, faces legal and political challenges that could determine its fate.
OpenAI has reached a landmark agreement to deploy its AI models on the U.S. Department of War’s classified network, aiming to enhance military intelligence and operational decision-making, sources told Reuters.
The United States and Australia plan to invest $2 billion in critical minerals, backing Alcoa’s gallium project to secure supply chains and reduce dependence on China
As growth slows and inflation lingers, analysts warn the U.S. recovery rests on “one‑legged stools” — narrow sectors like tech and consumer spending that leave the broader economy exposed.
The U.S. saw a net loss of immigrants in 2025, a sharp reversal from decades of growth, a new estimate shows, raising questions about labor supply, demographics and policy.
China and Iran are reshaping global trade and finance, exploiting U.S.-led systems to blunt sanctions, deepen alliances and challenge Washington’s economic dominance worldwide.
US oil companies say they need clear guarantees and stable terms before committing fresh investment to Venezuela’s energy sector, the Financial Times reports, citing industry executives.
A new NFIB report ranks Washington as the worst state to start a business, citing high costs, heavy regulations, and mounting tax burdens that challenge entrepreneurs.
D.C.-based Siemens USA has named Ann Fairchild as its permanent CEO, signaling a leadership shift for the industrial giant as it sharpens its focus on innovation and U.S. market growth.