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West Coast Tax War

West Coast Tax War exposes how Washington, California, and Oregon are pushing aggressive new tax and government control policies in 2026. Washington State rolls out a staggering 95% nicotine tax, expands sales and B&O taxes on services, and quietly increases fees that hit working families and small businesses. In California, San Francisco officials approve a reparations framework that raises serious constitutional questions while the city faces massive budget shortfalls. Meanwhile, Oregon voters push back, forcing gas and payroll tax increases onto the 2026 ballot instead of allowing…

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