Governor Ferguson Opposes Tax Repeal Initiative in Yakima
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What happened
On October 29, 2026, Bob Ferguson addressed a rally in Yakima to oppose Initiative 645. This initiative aims to repeal Washington’s 9.9% tax on income exceeding $1 million. Ferguson argued that repealing the income tax would create a $13 billion budget deficit, stating the tax revenue is needed to fund healthcare, K-12 education, and childcare across the state. Other speakers at the rally warned of potential cuts to Medicaid and Apple Health services.
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Why it matters
The debate centers on the financial stability of the state. Ferguson maintained that the income tax revenue is essential for maintaining public services, while supporters of the tax repeal argue that the state can meet budget needs by cutting unnecessary spending.
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Who's involved
- Bob FergusonGovernor of Washington, who spoke to oppose the tax repeal initiative.
- YakimaCity in Yakima County, where the rally opposing the tax repeal was held.
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The entities involved
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Bob Ferguson
Governor of Washington since 2025
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Yakima
city in and county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States
Related events
- Bob Ferguson vowed to veto tax expansion efforts in Washington state.
- A group is gathering signatures to repeal the Millionaires Tax Initiative, which was introduced on May 29, 2026. The tax revenue funds low-income tax credits and education.
- Bob Ferguson is involved in a critique of state tax law by the Washington Policy Center.