Gov. Ferguson rejects ‘untested’ wealth tax, sends state budget writers back to drawing board
Ferguson, a Democrat, told reporters at a news event in the Governor’s Conference Room that in his view, both chambers’ plans ...
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson rejects state budget proposals citing concern over wealth tax, federal cuts
Gov. Bob Ferguson will not sign either the House or Senate budget proposals, citing concerns over untested wealth tax and ...
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State Senate approves $7.3B budget for Washington projects
The Washington State Senate has unanimously passed a $7.3 billion capital budget for 2025-27, focusing on projects across the ...
Our schools are in a budget crisis and it’s making them less safe
Students are calling on lawmakers to fulfill their promise to keep students safe by investing in public schools, writes ...
Senate passes Transportation budget that increases gas tax, funds major projects
The Washington State Senate adopted a bipartisan transportation package on Saturday that would raise billions of dollars ...
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State workers to rally against furloughs, cuts: ‘We cannot allow this to continue’
The April 9 rally comes as the Washington Legislature is mulling cuts and furloughs to balance the state’s operating budget.
Washington House passes budget, clearing way for talks with Senate
The Washington state House passed its budget just after midnight on Tuesday, setting the stage for negotiations with the ...
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WA lawmakers unveil capital budget ideas. Here’s some of the major project proposals
The House and Senate each revealed their respective capital budgets earlier this week, including funding for big projects in ...
WA Senate passes $78.5 billion operating budget, including major tax increases
Democrats in the Washington State Senate passed a $78.5 billion operating budget on Saturday that Republicans say relies on the largest tax increase in state history.
Puget Sound commerce leaders denounce state’s proposed ‘kamikaze economic policy’
Puget Sound-based commerce organizations are strongly urging state lawmakers not to raise taxes on businesses to address a ...
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WA state Senate OKs gas tax hike and budget built on billions of new taxes
A divided Washington state Senate on Saturday approved a hike in the state’s gas tax and a two-year budget that hinges on ...
WA House passes $15.2B transportation budget, setting stage for talks with Senate
The Washington State House of Representatives passed its $15.2 billion transportation budget for 2025-27 on Wednesday, ...