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Washington DC
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states

Washington state will implement a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million starting January 1, 2028, potentially raising $4 billion annually for education and tax credits.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

New York Democrats to propose income tax hike that Gov. Kathy Hochul opposes

I think I've said repeatedly that we are certainly trying to meet the moment, and revenue raisers will certainly be part of our package. Once the proposals from the State Senate and Assembly are unveiled, three-way negotiations kick off with the governor's office ahead of the state's April 1 deadline.
NYC politics
NYC politics
from710 WOR
3 weeks ago

22 NYC Council Members Push To Tax Millionaires | 710 WOR

Twenty-two NYC Council members urge state lawmakers to pass the Fair Share Act, enabling a 2% income tax on residents earning over $1 million to address the city's $5.4 billion budget deficit.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Dan Goldman officially launches congressional re-election bid, backed by Hochul and Jeffries amNewYork

Dan Goldman launched a 2026 re-election campaign in NY-10 emphasizing Trump accountability, progressive taxation, and immigration oversight while defending his incumbency.
New York City
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Mamdani's Plans Rely on New York's Wealthiest

Zohran Mamdani proposes higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers to fund expanded public services, challenging an already highly progressive city tax system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Raise 12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says thinktank

Extend the freeze on income tax thresholds for two years to raise about £12bn, with most revenue falling on higher-earning households.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Two-thirds of global warming caused by world's richest 10%, study finds

Progressive taxes on wealth could mitigate climate change impacts by addressing the consumption patterns of the wealthiest individuals.
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