Washington State Democrats Accidentally Email Tax Proposals to Entire Senate

The leaked plans reveal potential tax increases and talking points to frame the proposals, sparking criticism from Republicans and business leaders.

Washington Senate Deputy Floor Leader Noel Frame mistakenly sent an internal email outlining tax proposals to all Senate members, including Republicans.
The leaked document, titled '2025 Revenue Options,' suggests nine potential tax changes, including an 11% tax on firearms and ammunition and a tax on high-value home sales over $3 million.
Other proposals include reclassifying storage unit rentals as retail transactions and introducing a 'capital assets ownership tax' on stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.
A PowerPoint presentation included in the email provided Democrats with talking points, advising them to use terms like 'funding' and 'providing' instead of 'investing' when discussing the tax plans.
Republicans have criticized the proposals, claiming they reflect a broader agenda of excessive taxation and could harm businesses and residents in Washington State.