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- 1New coalition pushes tax fairness agenda for Washington state●To become more economically competitive, Washington must prioritize tackling tax fairness and securing sustainable reven
A newly launched coalition, the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound, is arguing that Washington State can only become economically competitive by reforming its tax system. The group says the state needs tax structures that are simple, fair and competitive, while also securing sustainable revenue for public services. Observers in the region see the effort as the opening move in a broader debate over how Washington funds its budget and who bears the tax burden.