“It’s Coming”: U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd Hints at Constitutional Fight Over Washington Sanctuary Laws
(The Center Square) – Pressure is mounting on Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to decide if Washington will opt into the federal education tax credit scholarship program, now that a second Democratic governor has signaled support. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday she intends to opt her state into the program that would expand school choice across the state by helping nonprofits offering financial assistance for education expenses raise money. 27 states have officially opted
(The Center Square) – Several challengers entered the race for a position on the Washington Supreme Court this week, setting the stage for what could be among the most consequential elections in years. Five of the nine positions on the high court are up for grabs this fall, as a constitutional challenge to a new state income tax makes its way to the bench. The lawsuit is currently in Klickitat County Superior Court, with future
(The Center Square) – Washington State Supreme Court Justice Colleen Melody met with millionaire’s tax prime sponsor Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, in September while she was a member of the State Attorney General’s Office, according to records obtained by The Center Square. While the AGO says the meeting was to discuss other legislation, a group that has sued over the millionaire’s tax says the meeting raises issues as to whether Melody should preside over the
(The Center Square) – Let’s Go Washington on Friday announced they have received their initiative ballot titles from the office of Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, as the group prepares to launch a signature gathering campaign aimed at repealing the new income tax. ESSB 6346, signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson just over a month ago, applies a 9.9% tax on income above one million dollars or combined household income above that threshold
