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'Millionaires tax' gets first legislative hearing

A proposal from Washington Democrats to tax income over a million dollars got a first hearing on Friday. There is a sharp divide between those who see it as a way to generate funds to support lower income residents and those who worry it will drive away businesses.

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Sarah Mizes-Tan leads coverage of Washington state government for KUOW and KNKX and reports stories of people affected by officials’ decisions. Her work reaches audiences across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon through the Northwest News Network.