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Washington Senate passes 'millionaires tax,' sending it to governor's desk

Lawmakers in the Senate gave the proposed "millionaires tax" on high earners a final sign-off Wednesday after a historic 25-hour debate in the House. If signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, it will become the state's first-ever income tax.

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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.