Washington state enacted a 9.9 percent income tax on households earning over $1 million annually
Washington state Democrats passed a tax imposing 9.9 percent on income above $1 million per household, taking effect January 1, 2028. Small business owners express concern the tax threshold could later be lowered to affect non-millionaires. Starbucks founder Howard Schultz announced his family's move from Seattle to Florida after the tax's passage.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 7% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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1 bias group
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Both outlets frame this as business ...
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