Jamie Pedersen
Coverage of Jamie Pedersen in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle Mayor Wilson backs lefty challengers to veteran WA Democrats
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has endorsed left-leaning challengers to two longtime Seattle legislators, including a rival to Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen. The challengers are positioned as alternatives to the incumbent Democrats.
- A ‘pride match’ between Iran and Egypt — and Washington state’s gay leaders couldn’t be happier about it
Washington state's openly gay legislative leaders, Jamie Pedersen and Laurie Jinkins, are campaigning against conservative-backed ballot initiatives targeting transgender children while leveraging the World Cup's 'Pride Match' between Iran and Egypt to promote LGBTQ+ visibility. The match, featuring teams from countries that criminalize homosexuality, will display rainbow flags to broadcast inclusive messages to viewers in repressive regimes.
- Tech entrepreneur flees Washington due to companies being 'villainized'
A Washington tech entrepreneur, Jesse Proudman, is leaving the state due to a new 'millionaire tax' that imposes a 9.9% levy on annual income exceeding $1 million. The tax is driving businesses and families out of the state. Proudman is joining a signature-gathering effort to repeal the tax measure.
- Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses flee for lower-tax states
Washington state lawmaker Jamie Pedersen dismisses concerns that a high-income tax hike will trigger an exodus of wealthy residents and businesses, despite companies like Starbucks cutting jobs in Seattle. The millionaire's tax imposes a 9.9% tax on annual income exceeding $1 million for individuals or households. The legislation marks a seismic shift for a state that has historically prided itself on having no personal income tax.
- Seattle’s socialist mayor doesn’t plan on limiting her attacks to the rich
Seattle's new socialist mayor, Katie Wilson, is implementing progressive taxes and doesn't plan to limit her attacks to the rich, while Washington state Democrats have passed a 'millionaire's tax' that may be unconstitutional. The tax is expected to drive businesses out of the state. Mayor Wilson has shown open contempt for the business community.
- Seattle AI founder looks to leave as taxes rise, ‘Everybody that I know… is in the process of leaving’
Seattle AI startup founder Jesse Proudman is considering relocating his company to states like Nevada, Texas, and Florida due to rising taxes and a perceived hostile environment for entrepreneurs in Washington state. He criticizes the state's new 'millionaires tax' and warns that it could drive wealthy residents and businesses away.