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Summarizing our findings on all five ballot questions:
An analysis of the potential benefits, underappreciated risks, and common arguments on both sides of the issue.
A millionaires tax could generate substantial revenue of approximately $1.3 billion in 2023, but it could also drive some millionaire-earners out of state and spur tax avoidance.