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Washington Income Tax Plan Drops Public Defense for Cities, Counties

Lawmakers redirected up to 7% of projected $4 billion tax revenue to other programs, planning a separate $150 million investment for public defense, officials said.

Summary by The Seattle Times
Public defense advocates warn that changes to Washington's income tax proposal risk cutting public defense services after the removal of a dedicated fund.

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Yakima Herald-RepublicYakima Herald-Republic
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Washington income tax plan drops public defense for cities, counties

Public defense advocates warn that changes to Washington's income tax proposal risk cutting public defense services after the removal of a dedicated fund.

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The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
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WA income tax plan drops public defense for cities, counties

Public defense advocates warn that changes to Washington's income tax proposal risk cutting public defense services after the removal of a dedicated fund.

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The Seattle Times broke the news in Seattle, United States on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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