Microsoft and Amazon take out full-page ad, warn Washington faces ‘emergency’

Tech giants Microsoft and Amazon, usually fierce rivals, have joined forces to tackle Washington State’s severe housing crisis. The companies jointly penned an op-ed, pledging $1.6 billion to build over 26,000 affordable homes for the community. They urge policymakers to prioritize policies that simplify and expedite construction, warning that inaction risks further economic decline and talent loss.