Hundreds rally against millionaires tax and Democrat-backed legislation at Washington State Capitol

Worship music and protest signs converge as demonstrators warn Washington’s proposed tax on the wealthy is a gateway to a state income tax.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — With less than a week left in the legislative session, hundreds of people gathered at the Washington State Capitol on Saturday to protest Democratic-backed proposals, including a 9.9 percent tax on people who make more than $1 million.

Less than one percent of Washington’s population would be affected, but Republicans say the proposal is a gateway to a state income tax.

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