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‘Millionaires tax’ receives Senate confirmation, heads to governor’s desk

Both the House and Senate passed the "millionaires tax" bill imposing a 9.9% tax on high earners, stirring debate on future tax reform in Washington. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The income tax...

House approves ‘millionaires tax,’ bill heads to Senate for confirmation

The House passed a "millionaires tax" bill imposing a 9.9% tax on high earners, stirring debate on future tax reform in Washington. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state House of Representatives...

Washington income tax for millionaires headed for ‘epic fight’ before House vote

Finance Committee Chair Rep. April Berg said she was confident the House will pass states' first income tax. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state lawmakers were preparing to work through the night...

‘Ulcer gulch’ grows as legislative deadline looms in Olympia

Policy bills face a 5 p.m. deadline on March 6. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Dozens of bills face elimination from Washington state's current legislative session if lawmakers fail to act by 5...

Gov. Ferguson says millionaire income tax proposal ‘not close’ as session deadline looms

The 2026 session is scheduled to end March 12. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said the latest version of a proposed millionaire income tax is nowhere near ready for...

Washington Secretary of State ‘horrified’ by State of the Union

Democrat Steve Hobbs attended the address where Trump reiterated that elections are riddled with widespread voter fraud, which is not backed by evidence. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Secretary of State Steve...

Critics, supporters line up to testify on income tax bill

A new bill creating income tax on Washington state's millionaires is progressing in Olympia. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would create Washington state's first income tax, targeting households earning more...

Senate budget proposal includes cuts, new taxes, tapping emergency savings

Budget writers are working to fill $1.8 billion deficit in current the two-year budget. OLYMPIA, Wash — Senate budget writers want to mostly rely on cuts and the state's emergency savings...

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