EXCLUSIVE: In 2025, Starbucks sent a letter to Gov Bob Ferguson warning him that passing higher taxes would have "unintended long-term economic consequences that will disproportionately impact Washington-based businesses."
The coffee giant urged him to veto the bills because "imposing new taxes on certain elements of our staffing, IT, security, and advertising functions that are based out of our local headquarters would dramatically increase costs, putting us at a competitive disadvantage to companies based in other states."
The company warned that imposing a new B&O surcharge "will also make it more difficult for us to make vital investments in Washington."
Ferguson ignored the warning. Starbucks announced it was expanding to Nashville earlier this year, laying off employees in Washington and hiring 2,000 people in Tennessee
NEW: Since Governor Bob Ferguson and Lt Gov Denny Heck decided not to have a booth at the Great American State Fair in WashingtonDC for America's 250th birthday, I took over the empry Washington State booth today to hand out copies of the Constitution and American flags
I’m told #Seahawks owner Jody Allen has rejected *all bids* after yesterday’s deadline.
The Paul G. Allen Trust is expected to maintain ownership of the team indefinitely.
Kenmore Air is warning passengers that seaplane flights out of Friday Harbor on July 6 could be canceled if President Trump or VP JD Vance visits Seattle for a potential USA World Cup Round of 16 match. 🇺🇸
National Media handing the Rams the offseason crown again is like offering Maurice "Employee of the Month" on Day 1 on the job. Then on Day 2 they telling folks, "Now I'm washing lettuce. Soon I'll be on fries, then the grill. In a year or two, I'll make assistant manager, and that's when the big bucks start rolling in." #Seahawks #Rams #thereset
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ZELENSKYY REPORTEDLY KILLED IN RUSSIAN AIRSTRIKE ....
Reports claim a Russian airstrike targeted a secure location in Ukraine, allegedly killing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukrainian media is reportedly covering the incident, though official confirmation remains pending.
If true, the strike could mark a major escalation in the war, fueling panic and uncertainty across the region. 🔥🌍