qwickeningApr 18, 2025
It is NOT TOO LATE to contact your Washington state lawmakers in favor of progressive tax laws! These bills are in committee. (i.e. NOT DEAD) #SB5797 (intangibles / wealth tax for 1%) #SB5796 (payroll for BIG employers)

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Bluesky

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Show threadqwickeningApr 18, 2025
SB-5797 #SB5797 is right NOW in the Washington Senate Ways & Means committee. I've emailed both the committee and all my representatives, have you? Graphic and more info at : balanceourtaxcode.com Comment on the bill here: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...

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Bluesky

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qwickeningApr 18, 2025
In case you didn't know, @balanceourtaxcode.bsky.social has some STARK numbers on how our tax code is unbalanced in Washington State. #SB5797 #HB2046 #waleg
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Show threadqwickeningApr 18, 2025
Talking points for #SB5797 shamelessly stolen from @balanceourtaxcode.bsky.social "• Washington has the second most regressive tax system in the country. A person working for minimum wage pays about three times as much of their income in local taxes as their billionaire neighbor."
Bluesky

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qwickeningApr 18, 2025
Recognize any of these folks? If you haven't called or emailed Senators on Ways & Means to support #SB5796 (Payroll tax) or #SB5797 (Intangibles (aka Wealth Tax)) you really REALLY should. They have #SB5797 on the docket for TODAY - as in NOW. Talking points in 🧵 app.leg.wa.gov/committeesch...
Bluesky

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Show threadqwickeningApr 17, 2025
Fwiw, some groups still have the deadline for action for this particular bill out as far as the 27th -- which seems really odd given the breakneck pace of #waleg IMHO. #sb5797 #balanceourtaxcode #wila #waindivisible #waforall
Bluesky

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qwickeningApr 17, 2025
Wait. Is this #sb5797 ? It is scheduled for tomorrow still, I think? #taxtherich #fixourtaxcode Apr 18 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM
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