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Washington passes millionaires tax

Washington state lawmakers pass ‘millionaire’s tax’

Lawmakers in Washington state this week approved a new income tax on residents making more than $1 million and could spur other states considering similar bills to approve their proposals.

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Washington state approves 9.9% tax on millionaires

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Washington’s income tax on millionaires clears Legislature; business groups worry about tax affecting competitiveness

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WA income tax passes Senate, Ferguson expected to sign into law

The state Senate gave a final sign-off to a new income tax on high earners on Wednesday, sending the measure to Gov. Bob Ferguson for his signature.

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WA estate tax: Lawmakers roll back rate increase, fearing wealth exodus

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WA Senate gives final approval to ‘millionaire tax,’ sends it to Ferguson’s desk

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Washington Legislature approves historic millionaires tax

From there, one last debate got underway on the legislation to impose a 9.9% tax starting Jan. 1, 2028, on households with an annual income greater than $1 million.

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Washington state income tax passes House after grueling 25-hour floor debate

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Washington’s 9.9% Millionaire Tax Raises Fears Of Wealthy Exodus

Washington Legislature passes $80B budget as 'successful' session ends, governor says

Ferguson called the session successful, pointing to investments in housing and infrastructure and the adoption of a new tax on income above $1 million.

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Washington state legislature passes unanimous supplemental capital budget

The Legislature unanimously passed the 2025-27 supplemental capital budget, totaling $889 million, following a bipartisan agreement on Thursday night. The Senate approved the budget 49-0 after the

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Live final day coverage of the 2026 Washington state legislative session

State lawmakers in Olympia are in the final hours of the 60-day 2026 legislative session. Before adjourning sine die, they’ll have to approve operating, transportation, and capital budgets and will

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Tri-City lawmaker calls it quits from WA Senate. He’s focused on a new office

Republican State Sen. Matt Boehnke, who’s represented the Tri-Cities in Olympia for nearly eight years, announced his retirement Thursday at the Washington State Capitol. This will be his last legislative session. Boehnke said he will not seek reelection this year to his seat representing Washington’s 8th Legislative District.

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Last deadline of state legislative session kills more bills

So close.

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Washington becomes second state to ban retail sale of nitrous oxide

The bill now heads to Gov. Bob Ferguson's desk after passing the state legislature.

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Starbucks founder leaves Washington state with millionaire tax rattling the rich

Washington state lawmakers had been debating a proposed “millionaire’s tax” for 23 hours straight when Starbucks Corp. founder Howard Schultz said he was leaving the state to move to Miami.

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Washington Legislature passes police face mask ban aimed at ICE

Washington's Legislature approved new limits Monday on law enforcement officers wearing face coverings — a measure designed to target masked federal immigration agents. Why it matters: The vote positions Washington among states pushing back on federal immigration enforcement tactics.