Washington's Millionaire Tax Battle | Seattle News

A fierce battle is heating up in Washington as Governor Bob Ferguson and labor unions rally to stop Initiative 645, a ballot measure seeking to repeal the state’s 9.9% tax on incomes over $1 million. Supporters say repealing it would erase vital funding for education, childcare, and working families, while opponents like Brian Heywood of Let’s Go Washington argue the tax undermines Washington’s pro-business identity and could be lowered in the future. The governor vows to veto any attempt to lower the threshold, emphasizing the tax’s inflation-adjusted design and past voter support for progressive measures. With over 500,000 signatures already submitted, this showdown could reshape the state’s fiscal future — pitting those who want to preserve the no-income-tax tradition against those who see it as essential for funding critical programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fb75a5ad5705c43