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Report: Direct cash programs could benefit more WA families in need

Public News Service WA, November 26, 2024

State Victories Against Inequality to Celebrate Despite Bleak Election Day

Common Dreams, November 6, 2024

Washington’s capital gains tax retained by voters

KHQ-TV Spokane, November 5, 2024

The Tax that 99.95% of People Don’t Pay

Range Media, November 4, 2024

Brian Heywood and Jim Walsh’s I‑2066, I‑2109, I‑2117, and I‑2124 are still polling under fifty percent, NPI’s research affirms

The Cascadia Advocate, October 22, 2024

Are initiatives on WA ballots worth it? Here’s how much cash they brought to Tri-Cities

Tri-City Herald, October 18, 2024

Four initiatives aim to repeal progressive policies

Real Change, October 17, 2024

2024 State Tax Ballot Questions: Voters to Weigh in on Tax Changes Big and Small

Just Taxes blog, October 17, 2024

Vote no on I-2109, keep WA’s capital gains tax

Seattle Times, October 13, 2024

Lu Hill: Initiative will line the pockets of the ultra-wealthy at the expense of jobs, schools and our economy

Spokesman-Review, October 2, 2024

Walsh, GOP seek tax break for Puget Sound wealthy, stiff kids here and statewide

Lower Columbia Currents, September 10, 2024

Opponents of repealing capital gains tax highlight its role funding schools and child care

Longview News Journal, September 5, 2024

Initiative 2109 aims to repeal capital gains tax; revenues go to child care, school construction

Cascadia Daily News, September 4, 2024

Back To School Season Is A Great Time To Protect the Capital Gains Tax

The Stranger, September 4, 2024

Opponents of repealing capital gains tax highlight its role funding schools and child care

Washington State Standard, September 3, 2024

OFM corrects overstated revenue loss if capital gains tax repeal passes

Columbia Herald, August 3, 2024

Repealing capital gains tax would cost jobs and education funding, opponents say

The Center Square, July 29, 2024

Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming

Washington State Standard, July 23, 2024

Opinion: Protecting the capital gains tax is good for our economy

Puget Sound Business Journal, July 22, 2024

GOP initiative backers lose fight to keep budget impacts off WA ballot

Seattle Times, June 8, 2024

The Case for Unemployment Insurance for All

Common Dreams, June 7, 2024

Keep or repeal the capital gains tax? Voters will decide in November

Seattle Times, June 7, 2024

Washington Capital Gains Tax Revenue Falls in Second Year

Tax Notes, May 28, 2024

Capital gains tax receipts in Washington tumble

Washington State Standard, May 22, 2024

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