Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 1,203

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you. We did it everybody,” Ferguson turned and exclaimed to the throng of lawmakers, union members and pro-tax advocates who squeezed into the state reception room at the Capitol to witness the signing of Senate Bill 6346.

The bill imposes …

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