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New coalition pushes tax fairness agenda for Washington state

Original: 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.

Why now: The launch of a new coalition calling for tax reform in Washington State has drawn fresh attention to long-standing debates over the state's regressive tax structure and revenue needs.

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• To become more economically competitive, Washington must prioritize tackling tax fairness and securing sustainable revenue A just-launched effort called the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound contends that we must create tax structures that are simple, fair, competitive,… · nwprogressive@mas.to · 3

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