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Washington’s Business Ranking Rises But Costs Linger | Seattle News
Washington State climbs to 11th in CNBC’s latest business-friendly state rankings, up three spots from last year — a sign of economic strength and quality of life. But the report also highlights growing pain points: rising costs, unpredictable regulations, and new taxes at state and local levels are squeezing businesses. Despite past glory days — including a 2 ranking just four years ago and a 1 spot in 2017 — Washington now faces challenges that threaten its competitiveness. While sectors like hospitality show signs of recovery, many businesses, nonprofits, and arts groups remain fragile…
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