Kraken CEO warns that Washington state business leaders are eyeing exits

Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke has cautioned Washington state lawmakers that business leaders, including those key to bringing back the SuperSonics NBA team, are considering leaving the state. While he's not against the new income tax on high earners, Leiweke's warning highlights potential economic repercussions if business climates don't improve. This move signals a broader concern among major investors about the state's attractiveness for business operations, potentially impacting local economies and job markets.

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