Microsoft’s Brad Smith Warns Against Washington State’s Tax Agenda, Cites Economic Risks

Microsoft’s Brad Smith Warns Against Washington State’s Tax Agenda, Cites Economic Risks

In a pointed address that underscores growing tensions between Big Tech and state legislators, Microsoft President Brad Smith has escalated his criticism of Washington state’s fiscal policies, urging a broad coalition of businesses and nonprofits to resist what he describes as a “tax-first agenda.” Speaking at a recent event, Smith warned that such measures could erode the economic bedrock of the Pacific Northwest, a region long buoyed by tech i…