Microsoft jumps into WA Legislature’s housing debate

By: Bill Lucia

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 537

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Microsoft President Brad Smith leads some of the tech giant’s work in areas ranging from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity to environmental sustainability.

Right now, housing issues before the Washington state Legislature are getting his attention.

The company is out with a 10-page report with housing priorities it wants to see lawmakers in Olympia tackle this year. Higher taxes to pay for housing programs are not part of that platform. And Smith rejects the …

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