State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, the architect of Washington's "millionaire tax," says there is no evidence the 9.9% tax on high earners will cause a "wealth exodus." Leaked internal emails show Pedersen ...

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamie Pedersen has joined the Washington Research Foundation (WRF) board of directors. Pedersen, a state senator representing Seattle's 43rd Legislative ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, during Senate floor debate on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington ...

With little progress on artificial-intelligence legislation in Congress, some Washington leaders are looking at how the state ...

For a six-way race featuring a barrage of targeted mailers in the politically rambunctious 43rd Legislative District, and astronomical fundraising and campaign spending (“I spent $100,000,” candidate ...

The Seattle state lawmaker behind Washington’s newly minted "millionaire's tax" is dismissing concerns that a high-income tax hike will trigger an exodus of wealthy residents and businesses from the ...

Washington Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and former legislative staffer Hannah Sabio-Howell lead in the primary race for state Senate in Washington's 43rd legislative district following an ...

Washington State Senator Jamie Pedersen joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state's wealth tax proposal, impact on the business community, and more. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you ...