BUSINESS EXODUS

May 20 2026POLITICS

When New York’s top bosses meet the mayor, who blinks first?

New York City’s business leaders had a golden chance to push back when Mayor Mamdani invited them for quick chats last week. The stated goal was smoothing feathers ruffled by his flashy social media post about billionaire Ken Griffin. Yet somehow Griffin’s name vanished from the private talks with J

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Rich Tax Fight Could Push CEOs Out of New York

The mayor’s new “rich tax” plan is turning city leaders into targets, a move that could push them away from the city. By focusing on high‑profile figures like Ken Griffin, the plan sends a clear message that success is unwelcome. The city already has high taxes that have caused many residents to lea

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Virginia's Future: Tax Policies Spark Debate Over Business Flight

The debate over Virginia’s economic direction heated up recently as political figures traded jabs over state taxes. A key voice in the conversation came from a former president, who used a social media platform to argue that rising taxes under the current governor could push businesses and wealthy r

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Business leaders push back against NYC mayor's tax plans

New York City's business community is raising alarms about recent moves by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A major business group leader shared that companies worth billions are quietly considering leaving the city or moving jobs to states with lower taxes. This follows news that a huge investment firm, Apoll

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