A state income tax specifically designed to take more money from the rich? That's the idea behind Initiative 1098, which if passed would institute a state income tax on Washington's most wealthy to pay for education and health programs. Rich guys like Bill Gates Sr. are in favor of it. Other rich guys, like former U.S. Sen. Slade Gordon, are against it. Monday, they'll debate the issue at UWT.
[University of Washington Tacoma - Philip Hall, doors at 5:30 p.m., debate 6-7:30 p.m., reception 7:30-8:30 p.m., free limited seating, 1900 Commerce St., Tacoma, 253.692.4000, tacoma.uw.edu]
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