Will Amazon"s effort to kill Seattle tax spook other cities?

A tax on large companies like Amazon that was meant to fight a growing homelessness crisis got rolled back during a raucous Seattle City Council meeting. .....»»

Washington PostWill Amazon's work to kill Seattle tax spook other cities?Washington PostSEATTLE — A tax on large companies such as Amazon that was meant to f.....»»

Inspired by Seattle's controversial effort to levy a 'head tax' on its largest employers, the Silicon Valley cities of Cupertino, home to Apple's new spacehip complex, and Mountain View, the location o.....»»

A closely watched effort to unionize an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, failed Friday, in what amounts to major victory for the Seattle retailer. As federal officials counted votes Thursday night, observers noted the initiative appeared.....»»

The court is not dismissing Parler's claims, but said the platform failed to demonstrate how the injunction would benefit public interest. Parler faces an uncertain future. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images A Seattle court rejected .....»»

The Amazon Fresh stores announced Monday are part of the company's effort to expand capacity to fulfill grocery orders as demand has skyrocketed. It comes less than a week after the company said it was shuttering its Prime Pantry delivery service......»»

Amazon has announced $2 billion in loans and grants to secure affordable housing in three U.S. cities where it has major operations, including a Seattle suburb where the online retail gi.....»»

Cameras and sensors track what's taken off shelves. Items are charged to an Amazon account after leaving (NEW YORK) — Amazon wants to kill the supermarket.....»»

Housing prices have skyrocketed in cities like San Francisco and Seattle, and tech companies are scrambling to ensure there’s an affordable place to live for their workforces......»»

Amazon poured $1.5 million into an effort to overhaul Seattle's City Council this year. It didn't deliver......»»

With its higher wages and promise of jobs, Amazon can be a community hero, but the prospect of displeasing Amazon can also have significant consequences — as Seattle and New York City have learned......»»

Amazon on Tuesday said it will donate $8 million to fight homelessness in HQ cities. It will also match up to $5 m.....»»

The number of employees outside Seattle is significant as Amazon reshapes the distribution of its workforce by expanding in other cities......»»

The number of employees outside Seattle is significant as Amazon reshapes the distribution of its workforce by expanding in other cities......»»

Amazon's latest perk ... free delivery to your car. The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles......»»

Amazon has surprised officials in cities vying for the company’s new headquarters by asking how to avoid soaring housing costs and paralyzing traffic......»»

Amazon has surprised officials in cities vying for the company’s new headquarters by asking how to avoid soaring housing costs and paralyzing traffic......»»

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Amazon has put on hold two big building and leasing projects it had going in Seattle d.....»»

Amazon — which wil.....»»