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Claim Text: Mr. Heywood is also responsible for Washington ballot measures this fall that would expand parental rights over school records and ban transgender girls from playing scholastic sports.
Simplified Text: Brian Heywood is also responsible for Washington State ballot measures in the fall of 2026 that aim to expand parental rights over school records and prohibit transgender girls from participating in scholastic sports.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-27", "state": "Washington", "person": "Brian Heywood", "ballot_measures": [ "expand parental rights over school records", "ban transgender girls from scholastic sports" ] }
Subject Tags: Politics Sports Education Legislation
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Washington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/politics/washington-state-millionaires-tax.html

Washington State voters will decide whether to repeal a new 9.9 percent income tax on millionaires, which is expected to generate over $3 billion annually. Critics argue the tax will drive out wealthy entrepreneurs and eventually lead to broader income taxes, while proponents highlight its role in easing the state's fiscal woes.

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