The Washington Legislature and its counterparts in many other states have struggled through the painful process of cutting billions of dollars in spending. This “reset,” as it has become known, may not be over. The economy is attempting to recover from the worst recession since the 1930s. One of the unanswered questions is whether one of the outcomes from this reset will be an actual improvement in our state’s business climate.

The legislative agendas for many statewide organizations call for improving the business climate. Among the most frequently appearing benchmarks are...

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