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<image:caption>Gov. Bob Ferguson signs the "Millionaires' Tax" bill into law at the State Reception Room in Olympia, Washington, on March 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>COLUMN | The Millionaires' Tax Won't Block the Sonics' Return</news:title>
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<loc>https://southseattleemerald.org/news/2026/04/01/seattle-city-council-passes-bills-limiting-immigration-inquiries-surveillance-use</loc>
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<image:caption>Seattle City Council members sit on the dais during a meeting at City Hall on March 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Seattle City Council Passes Bills Limiting Immigration Inquiries, Surveillance Use</news:title>
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