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Dozens rally against WA ‘millionaires tax’ bill in Olympia

With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.

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Debate over proposed millionaire income tax continues in Olympia

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WA ‘millionaires tax’ sparks longest Olympia debate in recent memory

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WA House heads toward final vote on ‘millionaires tax’

Washington’s state House launched into a final debate Monday on a proposed new state income tax on high earners, with the vote expected to stretch late into the night.

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House passes millionaires tax 52-46 after day-long debate

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Washington legislators hold marathon session over income tax bill dubbed 'millionaire's tax'

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Multiple people shot, killed at home in Olympia, WA

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Officers in Olympia, Washington were called to a home over the weekend over incoming reports of gunshots heard in the area. Now, an investigation is underway after three people were found dead inside. Just after 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 ...

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Olympia becomes first WA city with protections for polyamorous families

One public commenter said he hopes Seattle will take similar steps to protect diverse family structures.

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UW journalism students provide ‘civic infrastructure’ covering Olympia

Young people are still drawn to the meaningful work of journalism and some are learning the craft in the most important rooms in Washington state’s democracy.

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Harger: WA doubled spending over 10 years. Every major metric got worse, but Olympia still wants more

Washington spending has more than doubled in the past 10 years, from $81.8 billion to $173.5 billion. Some of that is inflation, and our population grew, too. Fair points. But even after you account for both, we’re spending about 40% more per person in real dollars than we were a decade ago.