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Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Washington millionaires tax debate pits budget needs against fears of taxes for all

Headline from The Columbian

Despite some heated exchanges and dire forecasts of budget holes and secret tax plans, neither side in the fight over Washington’s new millionaires tax” landed a knockout blow Thursday night in a Seattle Times-KING 5 debate on a voter initiative to repeal the tax.

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  1. The Columbian

    Washington millionaires tax debate pits budget needs against fears of taxes for all (opens The Columbian)

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    Despite some heated exchanges and dire forecasts of budget holes and secret tax plans, neither side in the fight over Washington’s new millionaires tax” landed a knockout blow Thursday night in a Seattle Times-KING 5 debate on a voter initiative to repeal the tax.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.