District Links: Charles Allen says several CMs considering proposing tax hike on wealthy; DC extends paid leave after a child’s death; and more

By Chris Kain and Cuneyt Dil On Mar 2, 2021 Last updated Mar 2, 2021

There is talk in the Wilson Building of raising taxes on the wealthy to make up for revenue losses due to the pandemic.

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