I-645 would set Washington back YEARS, just to give a tax break to mega-millionaires and billionaires. Say no here: https://investwanow.org/vote-no-repeal-of-millionaires-tax

"... between 1989 and 2025, the top 0.1% increased its share of household wealth from 8.6% to 14.5%, while the top 1% as a whole climbed from 22.8% to 31.9%." Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/americas-wealth-distribution-1989-2025/?mc_cid=c41c17f241&mc_eid=ba878cf8b5

Initiative 645 would blow a massive $16.6 billion hole in our state budget, resulting in devastating cuts to K-12 education, healthcare, human services, and higher education. Follow @no645.bsky.social to learn more!

I-645 only helps mega-millionaires — and hurts the rest of us. Pledge to vote no here: https://investwanow.org/vote-no-repeal-of-millionaires-tax

Looks like a raw deal to us. If you agree, pledge to vote no here: https://investwanow.org/vote-no-repeal-of-millionaires-tax

WEA President: "Can you imagine being so greedy that you want more kids to go hungry so that you can have $11 million a year instead of $10 million a year? That’s exactly what Initiative 645 would do,” Release: https://investwanow.org/press-releases/iwn-statement-on-il6-645-millionaires-tax

🔴 Pledge to vote no! I-645 would blow a $13 billion hole in our state budget, causing devastating cuts to schools, healthcare, human services, and higher education. Pledge to vote no here: https://investwanow.org/vote-no-repeal-of-millionaires-tax

"It removes sales tax on diapers. And we go through a lot of diapers." That's why Kari supports the Millionaires Tax! Find out what's in the Millionaires Tax for you here: https://investwanow.org/mt-impact-survey

"What's in the Millionaires Tax for me? Lower shopping bills." That's why Ruth supports the Millionaires Tax. Learn what's in the Millionaires Tax for you here: https://investwanow.org/mt-impact-survey

Decline to sign the millionaires tax repeal initiative! The GOP is calling it an “income tax” - to trick folks into signing! Most in WA support the millionaires tax!

"Inequality is hardly a new feature in America. But the explosion of wealth at the very top is without precedent in U.S. history." https://investwanow.org/iwn-updates/wages-are-falling-wealth-is-surging-no-wonder-americans-are-unhappy

"When I made over a million dollars last year, I paid up to 4 times less than other people pay in state taxes." Bryan supports the Millionaires Tax because he's ready to see fairness in our tax code. Find out what's in the Millionaires Tax for you here: https://investwanow.org/mt-impact-survey

"The way to keep the rich in New York isn't to coddle today's millionaires. It's to make sure today's strivers can afford to stay." https://www.vitalcitynyc.org/mamdani-tax-increase-millionaire-exodus-fears/

Ken Jennings declined to sign! You should, too ⬇️ https://investwanow.org/decline-to-sign-repeal-of-millionaires-tax

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.

📰 In case you missed it! "Our state budget is a moral document. It reflects the values of the people who live here." https://investwanow.org/iwn-updates/whats-in-it-for-us

Paid signature gatherers are collecting signatures now to repeal Washington’s new tax on the top 0.5%. But let's be clear, repealing the Millionaires Tax would hurt millions of Washington families. Commit to decline to sign here: https://investwanow.org/decline-to-sign-repeal-of-millionaires-tax

🛑 Decline to sign! Paid signature gatherers are collecting signatures now on IP-645 to repeal Washington’s new tax on the top 0.5%, the Millionaires Tax. Repealing this policy would hurt millions of Washington families. That's why we're asking you to decline to sign!

"When are you going to tax the super-rich instead?" Teachers shouldn't have to scrape by while our nation's billionaires and mega-millionaires skip out on paying what they owe in taxes.

How will the Millionaires Tax tax affect you? Whether you’re a business owner seeking a boost from B&O tax cuts, a parent struggling to find child care, or an everyday Washingtonian who could use extra cash, this policy will help you. Find out how here! https://investwanow.org/mt-impact-survey

The Millionaires Tax helps everyday Washingtonians in their everyday lives. It's that simple.

How rich are the super rich really? It's hard to fathom, but the 'wealth walk' exercise might just give you an idea. https://www.kuow.org/stories/it-s-hard-to-imagine-great-wealth-but-seattle-s-wealth-walk-makes-you-feel-it

📰 From the NY Times: "When inequality gets extreme enough, it starts to exact a cost on the whole system." https://investwanow.org/iwn-updates/a-new-aristocracy

How real is "wealth flight"? Let's look at the evidence. Read the full article: https://sociology.cornell.edu/news/new-yorks-wealthy-warn-tax-exodus-after-mamdanis-win-data-says-otherwise

Turns out, Washingtonians want our programs funded -- and think billionaires and mega-millionaires should pay what they owe. Read our full release from last week ⬇️ https://investwanow.org/press-releases/fact-check-data-shows-high-income-households-dont-actually-leave-states-with-progressive-taxes

This is why we need the Millionaires Tax.

Let's debunk the myth of "wealth flight." Read the NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/upshot/mamdani-tax-the-rich.html

FACT CHECK: Do people actually move because of taxes? The truth is, not really. Read our fact check memo: https://investwanow.org/press-releases/fact-check-data-shows-high-income-households-dont-actually-leave-states-with-progressive-taxes

PRESS RELEASE: First Attack on Millionaires Tax Fails. "Polling shows Washingtonians overwhelmingly support fixing Washington’s upside down tax code..." https://investwanow.org/press-releases/first-attack-on-millionaires-tax-fails

In the New York Times! “[Wealth flight] is largely indeed a myth, and it’s more than that — it’s frankly almost propaganda." https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/upshot/mamdani-tax-the-rich.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Throwback! "The 'millionaires tax' will make our state better than ever — not just for the working class and poor, but for everyone who values a healthy and sustainable future." https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/04/commentary-a-millionaires-tax-lets-try-shared-prosperity/

Got questions about the Millionaires Tax? Start with this FAQ! https://budgetandpolicy.org/resources-tools/2026/02/BPC-Millionaires-Tax-FAQ-1.pdf

If you missed this in the NY Times, go back an take a listen. This is how billionaires avoid paying what they owe in taxes: https://investwanow.org/iwn-updates/our-tax-system-should-make-you-furious

Did you know? The Millionaires Tax funds the largest tax break for small businesses in Washington state history! Get all the facts here: https://opportunityinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EOI-Millionaires-Tax-Explainer-March-2026.pdf

How is the Millionaires Tax going to make a difference for Washington families? Here are just a few ways ⬇️

"Our Tax System Should Make You Furious" How exactly do the wealthy avoid paying what they owe? Listen 🔊 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-ray-madoff.html

How will the Millionaires Tax make your life more affordable? Get the facts here: https://opportunityinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EOI-Millionaires-Tax-Explainer-March-2026.pdf

We get asked a lot: What does the Millionaires Tax mean for everyday Washingtonians? The Olympian published an article answering exactly that: https://investwanow.org/iwn-updates/what-does-millionaires-tax-mean-for-regular-wa-families-heres-what-it-does

Why are educators excited about the Millionaires Tax? Hear it from them ⬇️

What the Millionaires Tax means for you.

ICYMI! "Islanders can come together to support policies that reflect our values — fairness, opportunity, and strong public schools...." Read here: https://investwanow.org/iwn-updates/islanders-can-come-together-to-support-a-millionaires-tax-for-kids-and-families

🔴 RELEASE: "The Millionaires Tax is very popular, but these extremist groups are doing everything they can to shield billionaires from paying what they owe." https://investwanow.org/press-releases/statement-regarding-lawsuit-to-roll-back-tax-cuts-for-working-families-and-tax-on-mega-millionaires

Washingtonians are about to see… ✅ Twice as many families getting cash from Working Families Tax Credit ✅ Sales tax cuts on essentials ✅ Tax cuts for small businesses ✅ Free school meals for kids Send lawmakers a note of appreciation here ⬇️ investwanow.org/tell-lawmake... @investwanow.bsky.social

“The Millionaires Tax is a win for tax fairness!” With our legislative session in the rearview mirror, now is a great moment to thank your lawmakers for making this historic legislation reality. Send them a note here ⬇️ https://investwanow.org/tell-lawmakers-thank-you

Why do these community leaders support the Millionaires Tax? It's about helping those in our state who need it.

📰 New from Rick Steves! "The Millionaires Tax will make our state better than ever — not just for the working class and poor, but for everyone who values a healthy and sustainable future." https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/04/commentary-a-millionaires-tax-lets-try-shared-prosperity/

✔️ It’s official. Together, we passed one of the most historic pieces of legislation in state history. Thank you, and congratulations!!! Now, can we count on you to thank Gov Ferguson and other supportive lawmakers for championing this legislation? https://investwanow.org/tell-lawmakers-thank-you

🔴 NEW in the Everett Herald! "It's clear from my exam room to the aisles of the grocery store that there's an affordability crisis." https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/27/comment-a-fair-tax-code-is-a-health-care-issue-heres-why/

✍️ It's official! The Millionaires Tax is signed into law. HUGE THANK YOU to Governor Ferguson and all the lawmakers and advocates who have gotten us to this point. This fight isn't over, but our movement is only getting stronger.

The Millionaires Tax is a WIN for small businesses! Let's talk about it.