@realstephenreed.bsky.social
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Heywood's initiative to give himself & his wealthy buddies a massive tax break at our expense is so poorly written that legal analysis shows it would also kill:
- Unemployment insurance for people who've been laid off
- Our Paid Family Medical Leave program
- Long-term care program for seniors
- Unemployment insurance for people who've been laid off
- Our Paid Family Medical Leave program
- Long-term care program for seniors
Could initiative to kill WA ‘millionaires tax’ also kill capital gains tax?
An initiative repealing WA's new 'millionaires tax' could also jeopardize other state taxes, foes claim. Initiative backers say that's a false scare tactic.
www.seattletimes.com
July 1, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Heywood's initiative to give himself & his wealthy buddies a massive tax break at our expense is so poorly written that legal analysis shows it would also kill:
- Unemployment insurance for people who've been laid off
- Our Paid Family Medical Leave program
- Long-term care program for seniors
- Unemployment insurance for people who've been laid off
- Our Paid Family Medical Leave program
- Long-term care program for seniors
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A vendor was going car-to-car in my ferry line today for petition signatures to “repeal the income tax.” (WA does not have a conventional income tax, but a new law imposes a tax on 7-figure annual income.)
I asked if I could sign one INCREASING millionaire taxes but he didn’t have one of those.
I asked if I could sign one INCREASING millionaire taxes but he didn’t have one of those.
June 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM
A vendor was going car-to-car in my ferry line today for petition signatures to “repeal the income tax.” (WA does not have a conventional income tax, but a new law imposes a tax on 7-figure annual income.)
I asked if I could sign one INCREASING millionaire taxes but he didn’t have one of those.
I asked if I could sign one INCREASING millionaire taxes but he didn’t have one of those.
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Correct. Today, on Twitter, tons of right wing accounts are all singing the same chorus about capital flight. Evidently they want to establish that narrative in what's left of the mass media in our region. But what they don't appreciate is that their credibility is gone. WA voters don't trust them.
The idea that a state income tax, which nearly every state has; targeted to millionaires, which CA and MA both have; would somehow cause capital flight, is an absurd claim that should not be taken seriously as policy analysis.
WATCH: Business leaders fear mass exodus following House income tax vote
(The Center Square) – The day after majority party Democrats in the Washington State House of Representatives passed, after a 24-hour debate, a tax on annual personal income exceeding $1
www.thecentersquare.com
March 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Correct. Today, on Twitter, tons of right wing accounts are all singing the same chorus about capital flight. Evidently they want to establish that narrative in what's left of the mass media in our region. But what they don't appreciate is that their credibility is gone. WA voters don't trust them.
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Trump dragged the U.S. into an illegal and unconstitutional war with Iran. Without Congress and without a plan.
WA Dem leaders are united and are sending a clear message: this war must end. NOW.
WA Dem leaders are united and are sending a clear message: this war must end. NOW.
March 9, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Trump dragged the U.S. into an illegal and unconstitutional war with Iran. Without Congress and without a plan.
WA Dem leaders are united and are sending a clear message: this war must end. NOW.
WA Dem leaders are united and are sending a clear message: this war must end. NOW.
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My Washington State tax is going to go up and that's a good thing. We had the most regressive tax structure in the country for DECADES.
I will sign this version of the Millionaires' Tax.
A new proposal from Rep. Berg ensures significant money goes to Washington families and small businesses.
I’m pleased that a policy close to my heart is included: Free school lunch and breakfast for all Washington students.
A new proposal from Rep. Berg ensures significant money goes to Washington families and small businesses.
I’m pleased that a policy close to my heart is included: Free school lunch and breakfast for all Washington students.
March 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
My Washington State tax is going to go up and that's a good thing. We had the most regressive tax structure in the country for DECADES.
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Over the past year, our office has successfully protected $15 billion in funding for Washington state agencies and nonprofits.
February 28, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Over the past year, our office has successfully protected $15 billion in funding for Washington state agencies and nonprofits.
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100+ minutes.
Zero plan to lower costs.
Just a bunch of nonsense.
Zero plan to lower costs.
Just a bunch of nonsense.
February 26, 2026 at 9:46 PM
100+ minutes.
Zero plan to lower costs.
Just a bunch of nonsense.
Zero plan to lower costs.
Just a bunch of nonsense.
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The Constitution clearly says states run elections NOT the federal government.
Democrats & Republicans must stand up to this coordinated effort to take away your voice & your vote.
Democrats & Republicans must stand up to this coordinated effort to take away your voice & your vote.
Exclusive: Pro-Trump activists are circulating a draft executive order alleging Chinese interference in the 2020 election, proposing a national emergency to expand presidential power over voting, like banning mail ballots and voting machines.
Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency
Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The Constitution clearly says states run elections NOT the federal government.
Democrats & Republicans must stand up to this coordinated effort to take away your voice & your vote.
Democrats & Republicans must stand up to this coordinated effort to take away your voice & your vote.
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We will not sit down, shut up, move on, or be silenced.
February 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We will not sit down, shut up, move on, or be silenced.
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Seems like this ought to be a national story. This is straight-up Nazi shit.
As of tonight, licenses of trans people across Kansas are being invalidated en masse, enabling the overnight criminalization of an entire group of people for going about our lives. It’s often said you never know when you’re living through history, so let me assure you: that’s what’s happening now.
February 26, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Seems like this ought to be a national story. This is straight-up Nazi shit.
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Our friends Rian Watt @eoionline.bsky.social & Nikki Gomez @wfse.org stopped by the WA GOP's "anti-Millionaires Tax rally" they billed as a huge event this morning to find... 5 people 😂
Turns out you can't use AI bots to get real people to support your attacks on working families #WALeg
Turns out you can't use AI bots to get real people to support your attacks on working families #WALeg
February 24, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Our friends Rian Watt @eoionline.bsky.social & Nikki Gomez @wfse.org stopped by the WA GOP's "anti-Millionaires Tax rally" they billed as a huge event this morning to find... 5 people 😂
Turns out you can't use AI bots to get real people to support your attacks on working families #WALeg
Turns out you can't use AI bots to get real people to support your attacks on working families #WALeg
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🔴 RELEASE: Supporters of the Millionaires Tax were fraudulently signed in “con” for tomorrow’s House Finance Committee hearing.
These fraudulent sign-ins call into question just how broad the opposition to this tax actually is.
https://investwanow.org/press-releases/millionaires-tax-hearing-fraud
These fraudulent sign-ins call into question just how broad the opposition to this tax actually is.
https://investwanow.org/press-releases/millionaires-tax-hearing-fraud
February 23, 2026 at 7:41 PM
🔴 RELEASE: Supporters of the Millionaires Tax were fraudulently signed in “con” for tomorrow’s House Finance Committee hearing.
These fraudulent sign-ins call into question just how broad the opposition to this tax actually is.
https://investwanow.org/press-releases/millionaires-tax-hearing-fraud
These fraudulent sign-ins call into question just how broad the opposition to this tax actually is.
https://investwanow.org/press-releases/millionaires-tax-hearing-fraud
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The Republican lawmaker called serving her 26th District constituents “one of the greatest honors of my life.”
WA Rep. Michelle Valdez announces she won’t seek reelection for state House
The Republican lawmaker called serving her 26th District constituents “one of the greatest honors of my life.”
bit.ly
February 24, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The Republican lawmaker called serving her 26th District constituents “one of the greatest honors of my life.”
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I won’t dignify Trump’s lies by sitting through his State of the Union.
Instead, I’m 🚨LIVE 🚨right now, delivering my own address to WA state, calling out his failures and sharing a more hopeful vision for our country's future. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Instead, I’m 🚨LIVE 🚨right now, delivering my own address to WA state, calling out his failures and sharing a more hopeful vision for our country's future. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Senator Murray's Address to Washington State
YouTube video by Senator Patty Murray
www.youtube.com
February 24, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I won’t dignify Trump’s lies by sitting through his State of the Union.
Instead, I’m 🚨LIVE 🚨right now, delivering my own address to WA state, calling out his failures and sharing a more hopeful vision for our country's future. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Instead, I’m 🚨LIVE 🚨right now, delivering my own address to WA state, calling out his failures and sharing a more hopeful vision for our country's future. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Was your name falsely added to testify AGAINST the Millionaires Tax? More than 100 confirmed names (and more) were fraudulently entered in opposition to fixing our 100-year old tax code. There's still time to let your State House members know you SUPPORT!
Group claims WA ‘millionaires tax’ opposition was inflated in hearings
Advocates allege fraud in WA's public comment system, saying duplicate and fake sign-ins inflated opposition to a proposal to tax income over $1 million.
www.seattletimes.com
February 23, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Was your name falsely added to testify AGAINST the Millionaires Tax? More than 100 confirmed names (and more) were fraudulently entered in opposition to fixing our 100-year old tax code. There's still time to let your State House members know you SUPPORT!
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ACTION ALERT: Sign in PRO for the Millionaires Tax! Let's fix our 100-year old tax code so the wealthiest among us aren't burdening the least fortunate with a higher tax rate!
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
CSI
app.leg.wa.gov
February 20, 2026 at 9:39 PM
ACTION ALERT: Sign in PRO for the Millionaires Tax! Let's fix our 100-year old tax code so the wealthiest among us aren't burdening the least fortunate with a higher tax rate!
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
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House Republicans wanted to cut funding for public transit by 98%! I stood in the way and STOPPED them.
I was at Community Transit today to talk about new funding I secured for the Swift Gold Line bus rapid transit project.
People want MORE public transit—let's keep building it! 🚌🚌🚌
I was at Community Transit today to talk about new funding I secured for the Swift Gold Line bus rapid transit project.
People want MORE public transit—let's keep building it! 🚌🚌🚌
February 19, 2026 at 2:49 AM
House Republicans wanted to cut funding for public transit by 98%! I stood in the way and STOPPED them.
I was at Community Transit today to talk about new funding I secured for the Swift Gold Line bus rapid transit project.
People want MORE public transit—let's keep building it! 🚌🚌🚌
I was at Community Transit today to talk about new funding I secured for the Swift Gold Line bus rapid transit project.
People want MORE public transit—let's keep building it! 🚌🚌🚌
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WA Dems showing love for the Seahawks the best way we know how!
February 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
WA Dems showing love for the Seahawks the best way we know how!
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ICE out of our hospitals.
ICE out of our schools.
ICE out of our jobs.
ICE out of our neighborhoods.
ICE out of our schools.
ICE out of our jobs.
ICE out of our neighborhoods.
Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding • Washington State Standard
As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, health care workers in multiple states say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking me...
washingtonstatestandard.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM
ICE out of our hospitals.
ICE out of our schools.
ICE out of our jobs.
ICE out of our neighborhoods.
ICE out of our schools.
ICE out of our jobs.
ICE out of our neighborhoods.
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Howard Lutnick misled the American people about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein because he didn't want to admit he continued interacting with Epstein even AFTER Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor.
It's a disgrace. Lutnick needs to resign as Secretary of Commerce.
It's a disgrace. Lutnick needs to resign as Secretary of Commerce.
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Howard Lutnick misled the American people about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein because he didn't want to admit he continued interacting with Epstein even AFTER Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor.
It's a disgrace. Lutnick needs to resign as Secretary of Commerce.
It's a disgrace. Lutnick needs to resign as Secretary of Commerce.
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NEW: A page from Bondi's burn book. This is a list of the searches by Rep Jayapal of the unredacted Epstein files. That means the DOJ grabbed her search terms from the computers they set up for members of congress to view the Epstein files to use as ammunition. The photo is from Reuters.
February 11, 2026 at 11:36 PM
NEW: A page from Bondi's burn book. This is a list of the searches by Rep Jayapal of the unredacted Epstein files. That means the DOJ grabbed her search terms from the computers they set up for members of congress to view the Epstein files to use as ammunition. The photo is from Reuters.
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The world will be watching the Super Bowl, but we’re making sure they see more than just a game.
CONTRA-ICE is launching a bold art campaign to spotlight ICE’s cruel actions and uplift immigrant communities, at the same time as Bad Bunny’s powerful halftime presence.
www.contra-ice.com
CONTRA-ICE is launching a bold art campaign to spotlight ICE’s cruel actions and uplift immigrant communities, at the same time as Bad Bunny’s powerful halftime presence.
www.contra-ice.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:54 AM
The world will be watching the Super Bowl, but we’re making sure they see more than just a game.
CONTRA-ICE is launching a bold art campaign to spotlight ICE’s cruel actions and uplift immigrant communities, at the same time as Bad Bunny’s powerful halftime presence.
www.contra-ice.com
CONTRA-ICE is launching a bold art campaign to spotlight ICE’s cruel actions and uplift immigrant communities, at the same time as Bad Bunny’s powerful halftime presence.
www.contra-ice.com
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Tonight, join hundreds as we stand together in solidarity with Minnesota.
We demand justice, protect our communities, and call on Senators to act. Stand with us, raise your voice, and turn outrage into action.
We demand justice, protect our communities, and call on Senators to act. Stand with us, raise your voice, and turn outrage into action.
ICE Out for Good: Don’t Fund ICE · Mobilize
The Washington for All Coalition is rallying at the Federal Building at 5pm in solidarity with Minnesota. Washington’s collective power and readiness is what will protect our communities here in WA st...
www.mobilize.us
January 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Tonight, join hundreds as we stand together in solidarity with Minnesota.
We demand justice, protect our communities, and call on Senators to act. Stand with us, raise your voice, and turn outrage into action.
We demand justice, protect our communities, and call on Senators to act. Stand with us, raise your voice, and turn outrage into action.