Ferguson kicks off fight to defeat WA initiative to repeal income tax

Gov. Bob Ferguson and his allies have launched a campaign to stop Initiative 645, which seeks to repeal Washington's new income tax on high earners. The initiative hasn't yet made it to the ballot, but the opposition is already mobilizing, emphasizing the importance of the tax for funding public services. This move highlights the broader debate over tax policies and their impact on state funding for education, healthcare, and other essential services, reflecting a significant political and fiscal struggle in the state.