Microsoft’s Smith urges housing supply push, cautions on tax burden

By: Paul W. Taylor

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 564

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Microsoft President Brad Smith says affordability is now “the single most important political issue” in the United States and a central lens for Washington lawmakers weighing housing, taxes and infrastructure demands tied to data centers and artificial intelligence.

Smith said Microsoft tracks five affordability issues — housing, health care, grocery and child care costs, electricity and education — and argued the company has “a direct connection” to housing, electricity and education.

On housing, …

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