Is WA’s “Millionaire Tax” a Political Distraction?
Washington’s new “millionaire tax” is now law, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, but the fight is just beginning. Legal challenges were filed almost immediately, and a repeal effort is already underway. But beyond the courtroom battles, there’s a bigger question: why does this idea keep coming back?
In this commentary, Charlie Harger breaks down the political strategy behind the tax, the role of Washington’s affordability crisis, and why voters have rejected income taxes 11 times—yet keep seeing new versions resurface.
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