Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall

By: Anna Claire Vollers

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 1,710

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago


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This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a conservative or progressive direction.

Some states, such as California, will weigh whether to tax — or untax — their wealthiest residents. Others, such as Florida, are considering a myriad of mostly conservative-backed measures to cut property or income taxes.

“The California …

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