Chief Justice declines comment on AGO emails about millionaire tax referendum

Chief Justice declines comment on AGO emails about millionaire tax referendum

(The Center Square) – Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens declined to comment on communications obtained by The Center Square from the State Attorney General’s Office speculating at the time that the state high court might allow a referendum on a new millionaire’s tax to avoid ruling on whether income is property. The millionaire’s tax enacted this legislative session contained language declaring it “necessary for the sup…

Chief Justice declines comment on AG's office emails about millionaire tax referendum

Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens declined to comment on communications obtained by The Center Square from the State Attorney General’s Office speculating at the time that the state high court might allow a referendum on a new millionaire’s tax to avoid ruling on whether income is property. The millionaire’s tax enacted this legislative session contained language declaring it "necessary for the support of state governme…