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State Supreme Court considers legality of capital gains tax

In a showdown over tax policy, the State Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether they should uphold or strike down the new capital gains tax. Republicans argue it is an illegal income tax, while Democrats argue it is an excise tax, perfectly fine under state law. We’ll hear the arguments from both sides.

PLUS: Governor Jay Inslee make a rare appearance in front of the State Legislature.

AND: The latest on the classified documents scandal involving President Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence.

Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, ABC’s Andy Field,

 

In a showdown over tax policy, the State Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether they should uphold or strike down the new capital gains tax. Republicans argue it is an illegal income tax, while Democrats argue it is an excise tax, perfectly fine under state law. We'll hear the arguments from both sides.

PLUS: Governor Jay Inslee make a rare appearance in front of the State Legislature.

AND: The latest on the classified documents scandal involving President Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence.

Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, ABC's Andy Field, and Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris.

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