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What you need to know about current legal challenges to Washington’s state income tax

Washington’s newly enacted income tax has already triggered legal challenges from multiple directions. While a state income tax like this seems plainly unconstitutional on its surface, the legal process from here on out is quite nuanced. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what’s happening, who’s involved, and what it could mean. What are the current legal...

[un]Divided: West Coast states spend millions on PR to improve their image

From Gavin Newsom in California to Bob Ferguson in Washington, West Coast states want to improve their public image – and they’ll try anything but good governance. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Not So Fast, Olympia: Why the Income Tax Signature is Just the Opening Salvo in a New Legal Battle

With the signature of Governor Bob Ferguson, Washington has broken its century-long streak of rejecting a state income tax. But for those who value constitutional limits and taxpayer protections, the message is clear: the governor’s signature is not the final word, and the end result is very much yet to be decided. The 2026 legislative...

[un]Divided: Latest on legal battle against state income tax

There was a flurry of legal maneuvers this week setting up separate lines of attack against the newly-passed state income tax. Brandi Kruse has the latest.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Citizens revolt against Battery Energy Storage Systems

Across Washington state, citizens are pushing back against the placement of Battery Energy Storage Systems in their communities. The units are a result of former Governor Jay Inslee’s climate policies. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Please Join Clark County Future 42 for an Income Tax Update and Networking Reception!

Join Clark County Future 42 for a special event featuring Dann Mead Smith, who will give an update on the 2026 legislative session, the income tax, and the next steps to repeal it. Monday, March 30th 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tukes Taphouse 113 E Main St., Battle Ground, WA 98604 Space is limited, please RSVP...

Not Just the Income Tax: A Troubling Session in Olympia

Washington’s 2026 legislative session that adjourned last week was defined in large part by the controversial income tax proposal now sitting on Governor Ferguson’s desk. But while that fight has dominated headlines and advocacy efforts, it’s far from the only story coming out of Olympia this year. Beneath the surface, majority lawmakers advanced a series...

Everett Takes Action: New Law Protects Kids from Fentanyl

At their most recent public meeting, the Everett City Council took unanimous action to approve a law which establishes a criminal penalty for those who expose children to fentanyl and other harmful substances. Those who violate the new law could face up to a year in jail. This is in response to the tragic overdoses...

Politics unPacked: Legislative session ends in Olympia – but legal battles are ahead

Washington state’s legislative session has come to an end. While it was short, Democrats managed to ignore 100 years of legal precedent to upend the state’s tax structure with an unconstitutional income tax. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Legislature Sends State Income Tax to Gov. Ferguson After Rejecting Key Taxpayer Safeguards

Washington lawmakers have sent a sweeping state income tax bill to the desk of Bob Ferguson, where the governor must now decide whether to sign it into law or veto it. Last year, Gov Ferguson signed the largest package of tax hikes in state history into law, after pushing for a “balanced approach” for months....

WSJ: Washington State’s Income Tax Con

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board again covers the Washington State income tax and how the supposed tax on millionaires will inevitably capture the middle class. Democrats say the tax plan is popular but then why are they including a provision to prevent it from being overturned by voter referendum? Bill section 1107 says the...

[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee

As Howard Schultz leaves Seattle for Miami, the coffee company he helped build into an empire is also looking for greener pastures. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Op-Ed: State income tax proposal will destroy minority-owned businesses and hurt our communities

Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition, writes about Washington’s proposed state income tax on earnings above $1 million threatens to undermine the progress and stability of minority-owned businesses at a time when our state’s entrepreneurial diversity is finally gaining momentum. As co-chair of the Seattle Ethnic Chamber of Commerce, I’ve seen firsthand...

40+ Whatcom County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

Today, 40+ local businesses in Whatcom County sent a joint letter to the Washington State Legislature expressing their concerns regarding the proposed state income tax, SB 6346. The letter urges the Legislature to reject the income tax in order to avoid negative impacts on Washington’s economy. To the Honorable Members of the Washington State Legislature,...

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What you need to know about current legal challenges to Washington’s state income tax

What you need to know about current legal challenges to Washington’s state income tax

[un]Divided: West Coast states spend millions on PR to improve their image

[un]Divided: West Coast states spend millions on PR to improve their image

Not So Fast, Olympia: Why the Income Tax Signature is Just the Opening Salvo in a New Legal Battle

Not So Fast, Olympia: Why the Income Tax Signature is Just the Opening Salvo in a New Legal Battle

[un]Divided: Latest on legal battle against state income tax

[un]Divided: Latest on legal battle against state income tax

[un]Divided: Citizens revolt against Battery Energy Storage Systems

[un]Divided: Citizens revolt against Battery Energy Storage Systems

Please Join Clark County Future 42 for an Income Tax Update and Networking Reception!

Please Join Clark County Future 42 for an Income Tax Update and Networking Reception!

Not Just the Income Tax: A Troubling Session in Olympia

Not Just the Income Tax: A Troubling Session in Olympia

Everett Takes Action: New Law Protects Kids from Fentanyl

Everett Takes Action: New Law Protects Kids from Fentanyl

Politics unPacked: Legislative session ends in Olympia – but legal battles are ahead

Politics unPacked: Legislative session ends in Olympia – but legal battles are ahead

Legislature Sends State Income Tax to Gov. Ferguson After Rejecting Key Taxpayer Safeguards

Legislature Sends State Income Tax to Gov. Ferguson After Rejecting Key Taxpayer Safeguards

WSJ: Washington State’s Income Tax Con

WSJ: Washington State’s Income Tax Con

[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee

[un]Divided: Starbucks closing 5 Seattle stores as it opens HQ in Tennessee

Op-Ed: State income tax proposal will destroy minority-owned businesses and hurt our communities

Op-Ed: State income tax proposal will destroy minority-owned businesses and hurt our communities

40+ Whatcom County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

40+ Whatcom County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax