Campaign Ads Clash Over Washington State's High-Earner Income Tax
What happened
Ken Jennings appeared in an advertisement for the No campaign, which supports keeping Washington's high-earners income tax. The No campaign claims Initiative 645 would provide millionaires and billionaires with a $13 billion tax break, and that the initiative would cut funding for public services by $13 billion over four years. Steve Gordon, who chairs the Yes on I-645 campaign, disputed the $13 billion figure, stating the tax is estimated to bring in around $3 billion a year in revenue.
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Why it matters
The debate centers on the financial impact of Initiative 645, a proposed 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. The state's Office of Financial Management provided the $13 billion figure cited by the No campaign. The tax collections are not scheduled to begin until 2029.
Ken Jennings and Rick Steves support a coalition opposing Initiative 645.
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Who's involved
- Ken JenningsAppeared in an advertisement for the No campaign supporting the high-earners income tax.
- Steve GordonChairs the Yes on I-645 campaign and disputed the financial estimates.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Ken Jennings
American game show contestant, host, and writer