Critics Warn Washington Income Tax Will Expand Beyond Millionaires

Washington's battle over the state's new income tax continues to intensify as Gov. Bob Ferguson urges voters to reject Initiative 645, while opponents—including Let's Go Washington, entrepreneur Brian Heywood, tech founder Jesse Proudman, and Washington farmers—argue the tax threatens investment, entrepreneurship, and family-owned businesses. This report examines Ferguson's latest remarks, responds to claims about Let's Go Washington's initiative record, and explores why critics believe the new tax could eventually expand beyond high-income earners. The episode also features concerns from Washington entrepreneurs and a fifth-generation Yakima farmer about the long-term impact on businesses, investment, and agriculture. Featured Topics Washington income tax Initiative 645 Bob Ferguson Brian Heywood Let's Go Washington Jesse Powell Washington entrepreneurs Family farms Washington agriculture Small businesses Washington taxes Government accountability Washington politics Subscribe for daily reporting on Washington politics, taxes, elections, public policy, and government accountability from The Center Square. #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTax #Initiative645 #BobFerguson #LetsGoWashington #WashingtonNews #SmallBusiness #FamilyFarms #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus