Politics unPacked: Washington state is about to get an income tax

Brandi Kruse

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Brandi Kruse
March 9, 2026

Politics unPacked: Washington state is about to get an income tax

Brandi Kruse unpacks what happened during the legislative session this week in Olympia, including: Governor Ferguson says he plans to sign the income tax into law. Democrats pass bill that would allow an unelected commission to remove elected sheriffs. Proposal to dramatically expand powers of the Attorney General draws criticism.

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