We're going deep on taxes this week, even though it's only February. State Democrats have released their so-called millionaire's tax, and we talk about why one particular Dem isn't sold yet.

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We're going deep on taxes this week, even though it's only February. State Democrats have released their so-called millionaire's tax, and we talk about why one particular Dem isn't sold yet. Related Links <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=6346&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false">SB 6346 - 2025-26</a> <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/wa-democrats-millionaires-tax-is-here-but-ferguson-doesn-t-support-it-yet">WA Democrats&rsquo; &lsquo;millionaires tax&rsquo; is here, but Ferguson doesn&rsquo;t support it yet</a> <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-state-voters-rejected-income-taxes-10-times-is-this-year-different">Washington state voters have rejected income taxes 10 times. Is this year different?</a><a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/scott-greenstone"></a> Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundpolitics/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundpolitics/</a>. Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor, and co-host today is Catharine Smith. Our producers are Gabrielle Healy and Sarah Leibovitz. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone.

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There’s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what’s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference.  

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. There&rsquo;s a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what&rsquo;s happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference. &nbsp;

A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. Produced by KUOW in Seattle.

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It's only February, yet it's still tax season. We talk about what Washington Dems have proposed. 