Starbucks tycoon Howard Schultz joins the billionaire blue-state exodus
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Starbucks founder Howard Schultz joins billionaire exodus from blue states.
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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is leaving his blue-state residence to avoid higher tax burdens. The move follows a pattern of wealthy individuals relocating from states with higher tax rates to more tax-friendly jurisdictions.
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