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 ...
Washington Democratic lawmakers release operating budget proposals
Washington Senate and House Democrats propose raising taxes and some budget cuts to balance a $13 billion budget deficit.
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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.
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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 ...
Governor amends Virginia’s budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in Washington
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he hoped to bolster Virginia’s rainy-day fund by trimming the state’s budget by $300 ...
Washington lawmakers propose gas tax hike as part of transportation budget
Senators want to increase the gas tax by 6 cents, and representatives want a 9-cent hike to help cover a $1 billion deficit.
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‘We’re Driving Off a Cliff’: House Republican sounds alarm over Washington budget proposals
Dufault, an Army Reserve veteran, slammed the state’s proposed operating budget as a bloated, tax-heavy monstrosity. With $15 ...
What are Maryland's proposed tax, fee changes for state budget?
The latest proposed Maryland state budget framework includes tax and fee changes. This includes 3% tech tax and increases in ...
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson rejects state budget proposals citing concern over wealth tax, federal cuts
With less than a month remaining in Washington’s legislative session, Governor Bob Ferguson announced he would not sign either the House or Senate versions of the state’s operating budget ...