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Ballot Battle Over Millionaire Tax | Seattle News
A Washington state lawyer is fighting to keep a controversial tax repeal measure off the ballot, arguing that mandatory fiscal impact statements violate voters’ rights and are politically biased. The Supreme Court rejected his injunction request, saying his constitutional claims aren’t strong enough to block voters from seeing the budget effects — which include cuts to education and human services. Despite the setback, he’s pushing for a direct appeal, insisting the disclosure law undermines initiative democracy. With $2.7 billion at stake if the tax takes effect in 2028, this battle over…
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