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- Washington State lawmakers have passed a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, the state's first such tax.
- The bill will raise about $3 billion annually and take effect in 2029.
- Governor Bob Ferguson, the governor of Washington, supports the measure.
- Republicans oppose the tax, arguing it could drive wealthy residents and businesses out of the state, and legal challenges are anticipated.
