What the Tech Layoffs Mean for Seattle | Paul Guppy

This video is part of our series informing you of the latest in state policy. Paul updates viewers on the latest policy happenings in Olympia and beyond.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Amazon layoffs: national vs WA impact
01:55 - What the distribution signals about business climate
04:23 - Will WA lose out to other regions?
04:42 - Wolf recovery success: management vs lawsuits
06:44 - AG Nick Brown, federal reporting fight, state hypocrisy
08:31 - Paid Family Leave payroll tax hike
10:34 - “Trust fund” shortfalls & future hikes
11:40 - National election takeaways
13:12 - Local races, public safety & Spokane business shift

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