Income Tax Repeal Effort Enters Next Phase + WA Cares Benefits Begin As Payroll Tax Debate Continues

Washington's income tax repeal effort reaches a major milestone as Let's Go Washington prepares to deliver petition signatures in hopes of placing the measure before voters this November. Meanwhile, Washington's WA Cares long-term care program officially begins paying benefits after three years of payroll tax collections, but critics continue raising concerns about affordability, worker choice, and the program's long-term sustainability. Plus, Seattle leaders consider a new ordinance aimed at stopping aggressive and unwanted home purchase solicitations after homeowners reported repeated calls, mailers, and door-to-door offers. Stories in this episode: Income tax repeal petition signatures delivered WA Cares begins paying long-term care benefits Critics continue questioning the payroll tax Seattle considers restrictions on unsolicited home purchase offers What comes next for Washington voters #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTax #WACares #PayrollTax #WashingtonState #LetsGoWashington #Taxpayer #Seattle #Housing #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus