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Claim Text: Allies recently turned to Ms. Herrera Beutler to replace Mr. Heywood as the public face of the anti-tax effort.
Simplified Text: Recently, allies of the anti-tax effort in Washington State replaced Brian Heywood with Jaime Herrera Beutler as the public face of the campaign.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-27", "movement": "anti-tax effort", "new_person": "Jaime Herrera Beutler", "person_replaced": "Brian Heywood" }
Subject Tags: Politics Activism Taxation
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM (1 week 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 Now the Rich Want It Repealed.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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