Billionaire Democratic supporter calls Inslee’s wealth tax ‘boneheaded’
Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal for a “wealth tax” is drawing sharp criticism from Seattle business leader, entrepreneur and Democratic supporter Nick Hanauer. Hanauer posted on X, ripping the proposal apart,
Gov. Jay Inslee calls for more taxes to help fill Washington’s $10B-$12B budget hole
Washington is facing a significant budget hole — one in the multi-billion dollar range — and outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday unveiled his ideas to help fill it. One major suggestion: imposing a new wealth tax.
Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer rips Inslee wealth tax
Nick Hanauer, the progressive Seattle venture capitalist, torched Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed 1% wealth tax as impractical and unserious.
Inslee budget: wealth tax, B&O increase
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee last week released his proposed $79.4 billion budget for 2025–2027, one of the final acts of his three terms in office.
Gov. Jay Inslee proposes wealth tax
Governor Jay Inslee says a wealth tax would affect roughly 3,000 people who live in Washington, and would generate $10.3 billion over four years.
Gov. Inslee proposes ‘wealth tax’ to address multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall
Faced with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall over the next four years, outgoing Washington Gov. Inslee is proposing a new "wealth tax."
Wealth tax proposal in Washington state reignites debate over taxes and tech talent migration
Nick Hanauer, critic of income inequality, calls proposed Washington wealth tax ‘impractical’ Do taxes that target wealthy
Gov. Jay Inslee pitches WA wealth tax, and proposes closing Yakima Valley School in budget
Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed a wealth tax on Washington residents with worldwide assets of more than $100 million. His budget proposal also would close the Yakima Valley School near
Gov. Inslee suggests 'wealth tax' to avoid deep budget cuts
Gov. Jay Inslee is set to unveil his final budget Tuesday following a spending freeze imposed on state agencies amid a ...
Outgoing Washington governor suggests ‘wealth tax’ to avoid cuts to education and police
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a novel tax on wealth above $100 million in hopes of plugging a budget ...
Washington governor proposes 1% wealth tax on residents and higher tax rate for some businesses
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee addresses the crowd at the Nordic Innovation Summit on May 13, 2024. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop ...
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Gov. Jay Inslee pitches WA wealth tax and business tax increases
Jay Inslee is throwing his support behind a proposed “wealth tax” on the state’s richest residents. The proposal would levy a 1% annual tax on worldwide wealth of more than $100 million.