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New lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Washington’s ‘millionaires tax’

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Citizens Action Defense Fund have officially filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Washington’s newly passed income tax on high earners, also known as the “millionaires tax.”
- Sarah Mizes-Tan
WA Supreme Court to consider Let's Go Washington lawsuit challenging 'millionaires tax'

Washington's new so-called "millionaires tax" includes a clause that prevents it from being repealed by voters through a method called a referendum, something that conservative group Let’s Go Washington has alleged is unconstitutional.
- Sarah Mizes-Tan
Coming soon: Lawsuit challenging Washington state's 'millionaires tax'
- Scott Greenstone
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson pitches $410 million library levy

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the head of The Seattle Public Library system are laying out their vision for a new $410 million library levy that’s expected to appear on the ballot this August.
- Noel Gasca
WA Democrats forge ahead with budget plans despite Republican opposition

Time is winding down for this year's legislative session. Lawmakers in the State House and Senate are now looking to reconcile two slightly different spending plans. Each chamber passed its own version of this year's supplemental budget over the weekend, and both plans from the Democratic majorities call for heavy cuts to child care, education, and health care funding. State government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan brought KUOW's Angela King this update.
- Angela King
Washington state progressives strike big business tax break from 'millionaire’s tax'

The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families.
- Sarah Mizes-Tan
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs gets bipartisan support among WA lawmakers

In Washington state, Democrats and some Republicans are welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court decision restricting the president's ability to impose sweeping tariffs.
- Amy Radil
Washington state voters have rejected income taxes 10 times. Is this year different?

Washingtonians have rejected income taxes 10 times in the last 90 years. Democrats and even Republicans have tried and failed. So why is the vibe among tax reform advocates so optimistic in 2026?
- Scott Greenstone
Should WA data centers generate their own clean energy to get tax breaks?

A Washington workgroup is preparing to send recommendations to Gov. Bob Ferguson on balancing sustainability and economic goals when it comes to the AI data center building boom. But one omission has conservationists worried.
- Monica Nickelsburg
Seattle City Council votes to increase sales tax, despite expressing concerns

The Seattle City Council has approved a proposal from Mayor Bruce Harrell to increase Seattle’s sales tax to fund public safety programs in the city.
- Noel Gasca

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