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Washington state income tax repeal initiative
Overview
Efforts to repeal Washington state’s income tax on high earners through Initiative 645 have faced both legal and political developments.
A Thurston County Superior Court judge upheld a government-drafted financial disclosure statement for the November ballot, rejecting a challenge from activist Arthur West. The statement warns voters that the measure “would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including universities and community colleges), and human services (primarily healthcare).” The campaign sponsoring the repeal, Let’s Go Washington, argued the statement was “factually inaccurate and misleading” because the tax does not take effect until 2028.
In support of the repeal, former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler held a press conference urging voters to back Initiative 645. She expressed concerns regarding state spending and the potential for the tax to expand to all income levels, arguing that the state’s primary issue is the “speed and scale of government expenditure” rather than a lack of revenue.
Entities
Jaime Herrera Beutler · Washington state · Nick Brown · Chris Lanese · Let's Go Washington
Timeline
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13 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesJaime Herrera Beutler urges repeal of Washington income taxFormer Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler is campaigning for the repeal of Washington’s income tax on high earners via Initiative 645, citing concerns over state spending and future tax expansions.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesWashington judge upholds income tax ballot disclosure statementA Washington judge upheld a ballot disclosure statement for Initiative 645, which warns voters that repealing the state's new high-earner income tax could reduce funding for education and human services.
Sources
clarkcountytoday.com · ncwlife.com