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Citizen Action Defense Fund | CADF

@CADFWashington

Washington’s government watchdog. 🇺🇸 Strategic litigation for constitutional rights. Just won big for @BrandiKruse ⚖️ https://t.co/ZZdqaFJRkk

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Citizen Action Defense Fund | CADF@CADFWashington·
🚨 WE WON 🚨 Seattle tried to dodge the Public Records Act. The court said: not so fast. This is a big win for @BrandiKruse, @unDividedMedia, and every Washingtonian who expects transparency—not excuses—from government. CADF Executive Director Jackson Maynard argued the case at both the trial and appellate court levels, securing the victory on appeal. We are proud to represent @BrandiKruse! You can watch the appellate argument at the link below. ⤵️ tvw.org/video/division…
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Todd Myers 🐟🌲🐝@WAPolicyGreen·
First, Ecology leadership would not have released the report without our pressure. Their original plan was to release it at the end of 2026 – four years after the end of 2022. Our lawsuits with legislators and led by @cadfwashington, forced this transparency. Just last month, Ecology was spending taxpayer money saying they couldn’t release this exact data even after we offered it as a settlement. 😑 2/x
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Todd Myers 🐟🌲🐝@WAPolicyGreen·
The Washington State Department of Ecology (@EcologyWA) finally released the 2022 greenhouse gas emissions report – 3 1/2 years later. The report shows that despite spending billions and increasing energy costs, state policies are failing to meaningfully reduce CO2. 1/x #waleg
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Citizen Action Defense Fund | CADF@CADFWashington·
"I haven't reviewed any of these documents, but based on what you're telling me, I'm a bit alarmed. The Attorney General's role is to defend the constitution, not help the legislature find ways to violate it." - CADF Executive Director @JacksonMaynard8 #waleg
The Center Square Washington@TCSWashington

EXCLUSIVE: Internal records reveal Washington’s “millionaire’s tax” may be about more than just taxing high earners. Emails obtained by The Center Square show that some lawmakers and AG staff discussed using the law to force the state Supreme Court to reconsider a nearly 100-year-old ruling that blocks a broader income tax. That ruling defines income as property, limiting how it can be taxed. If overturned, it could pave the way for a progressive income tax on all Washingtonians, not just millionaires. The 9.9% tax is already facing legal challenges ahead of its planned 2028 rollout.

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Steve Gordon
Steve Gordon@stevemgordon67·
The fix was in from the start on the income tax. This quote from @CADFWashington Jackson Maynard sums it up: "I haven't reviewed any of these documents, but based on what you're telling me, I'm a bit alarmed," he wrote. "The Attorney General's role is to defend the constitution, not help the legislature find ways to violate it." Great investigative reporting from @TJMartinell1 and @TCSWashington
The Center Square Washington@TCSWashington

EXCLUSIVE: Internal records reveal Washington’s “millionaire’s tax” may be about more than just taxing high earners. Emails obtained by The Center Square show that some lawmakers and AG staff discussed using the law to force the state Supreme Court to reconsider a nearly 100-year-old ruling that blocks a broader income tax. That ruling defines income as property, limiting how it can be taxed. If overturned, it could pave the way for a progressive income tax on all Washingtonians, not just millionaires. The 9.9% tax is already facing legal challenges ahead of its planned 2028 rollout.

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Brandi Kruse
Brandi Kruse@BrandiKruse·
Two of Washington state's most brilliant legal minds – one Democrat and one Republican – will help lead a lawsuit against the new income tax on millionaires.
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Future 42@future42org·
It's official! The first lawsuit has been filed against the State of Washington for implementing an unconstitutional income tax, SB 6346. "The lawsuit is brought on behalf of individual taxpayers, farmers, and leading business organizations that represent thousands of small businesses across the state – all of whom have come together to ask the Court to uphold the State Constitution" With a former Attorney General, a former Supreme Court Justice, and a law firm that specializes in representing Washingtonians against Olympia all spearheading the fight; This lawsuit is going to be one for the history books. @CADFWashington Link: citizenactiondefense.org/rob-mckenna-ph…
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Lynnwood Times@LynnwoodTimes·
🚨The Citizen Action Defense Fund (@CADFWashington ), former Attorney General Rob McKenna, and former Supreme Court Justice and State Senator Phil Talmadge officially filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington, the Department of Revenue and Acting Director John Ryser challenging the newly enacted income tax on Thursday, April 9.
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Brandi Kruse
Brandi Kruse@BrandiKruse·
🚨BREAKING: A lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax was filed this morning. Plaintiffs include small businesses and farmers. A bipartisan legal team has formed to lead the case, including former AG Rob McKenna (R) and former State Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmage (D). Led by @CADFWashington.
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Citizen Action Defense Fund | CADF@CADFWashington·
🚨 We’re live. Join us as we announce a major legal challenge to Washington’s income tax alongside former WA AG Rob McKenna and former WASC Justice Phil Talmadge. It’s a big fight, and we’re ready for it. We’re on at 10:00 a.m. Watch here: tvw.org/video/citizen-… #waleg
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Jackson Maynard
Jackson Maynard@JacksonMaynard8·
In a statement to The Center Square, @CADFWashington Executive Director Jackson Maynard said "this is the legal dream team. We are incredibly pleased that we got such an experienced jurist and legislator as Phil Talmadge joining this effort," adding that he "lends not only a great deal of legal expertise but also a bipartisan aspect to this fight." #waleg
The Center Square Washington@TCSWashington

A former Washington Supreme Court justice is joining a legal effort to challenge the state’s new income tax on households earning more than $1 million. The lawsuit is expected to focus on long-standing constitutional questions about how income is taxed in Washington. Read more: thecentersquare.com/washington/art…

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The Center Square Washington@TCSWashington·
A former Washington Supreme Court justice is joining a legal effort to challenge the state’s new income tax on households earning more than $1 million. The lawsuit is expected to focus on long-standing constitutional questions about how income is taxed in Washington. Read more: thecentersquare.com/washington/art…
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Citizen Action Defense Fund | CADF@CADFWashington·
Transparency isn’t free—but it's worth fighting for. If you want to help fight the illegal income tax, now’s the time. Every dollar fuels real legal action. 👉 Donate here: citizenactiondefense.org/contribute/ Let’s keep the lights on where others would rather keep the doors closed.
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Future 42@future42org·
@GovBobFerguson Don't worry, us Washingtonians have a better lawyer than you👇
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