Dutch Bros Coffee confirmed this week that it will shift operations from its original base in Grants Pass to a growing office near Phoenix – another blow to the liberal state.

The $11.8billion drive-thru business, which is Oregon’s second most valuable company after the activewear brand Nike, announced it will relocate its corporate headquarters in the near future. 

The major move represent yet another high-profile business fleeing the area, where sky-high taxes, crime and regulations have driven companies to seek refuge in Republican states.

The move comes just 18 months after the coffee giant tapped Arizona native Christine Barone as CEO as it revealed plans to use millions to relocate much of its workforce to Phoenix. 

OregonLive said Dutch Bros executives living near the current HQ in Grants Pass had struggled to find adequate childcare in the small city.

But Republicans say the Democrats including Governor Tina Kotek should have fought far harder to keep the chain in the Beaver State, as its revenue continues to rocket.

Some also suggested liberal policies passed in state capital Salem were anti-business and helped drive Dutch Bros to the Republican stronghold of Arizona  

‘Dutch Bros has been more than just a coffee company; it’s been a valued employer, a community partner, and a symbol of local innovation and grit,’ said Rep. Dwayne Yunker, R-Josephine County, in a written statement, as reported by Oregon Live.