Everything to know about WA laws going into effect July 1
Changes to gas taxes, labor laws and immigration protections are among those taking effect July 1 in Washington.
Changes to gas taxes, labor laws and immigration protections are among those taking effect July 1 in Washington.
WA Gov. Ferguson announces new expansions to state's aging ferry system
Expansions to Washington’s ferry system aim to right the ship for riders dealing with years of delays and cancellations.
Expansions to Washington’s ferry system aim to right the ship for riders dealing with years of delays and cancellations.
WA Gov. Ferguson activates National Guard in search for Travis Decker
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has activated the National Guard to aid in the manhunt for Travis Decker.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has activated the National Guard to aid in the manhunt for Travis Decker.
WA leaders raise LGBTQ+ Pride flag at capitol, call for action
As dozens of people gathered in a celebration of pride, state leaders said there is a continued need to fight for LGBTQ+ rights, especially when it comes to queer and transgender youth.
As dozens of people gathered in a celebration of pride, state leaders said there is a continued need to fight for LGBTQ+ rights, especially when it comes to queer and transgender youth.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs Right to Repair bill into law
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
Gov. Ferguson signs state budget with billions in tax increases into law
Almost a month after the 2025 legislative session adjourned, Gov. Ferguson signed lawmakers’ two-year operating budget into law, capping a months-long process to close a multi-billion dollar funding gap.
Almost a month after the 2025 legislative session adjourned, Gov. Ferguson signed lawmakers’ two-year operating budget into law, capping a months-long process to close a multi-billion dollar funding gap.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill giving unemployment to striking WA workers
Striking workers in Washington will be able to collect unemployment benefits starting next year.
Striking workers in Washington will be able to collect unemployment benefits starting next year.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs immigration protection law
New protections for immigrants at work go into effect in Washington state on July 1.
New protections for immigrants at work go into effect in Washington state on July 1.
WA Gov. signs law requiring speed limiting devices for habitual speeders
“The BEAM Act” will require drivers with a history of excessive speeding to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
“The BEAM Act” will require drivers with a history of excessive speeding to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
WA Gov. Ferguson to sign reckless speeding bill
House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T
House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T
Gov. Ferguson to sign reckless speeding bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson is set to sign a bill into law cracking down on reckless speeding.
Gov. Bob Ferguson is set to sign a bill into law cracking down on reckless speeding.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill capping annual rent increases
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Under a new WA law, littering fines to double this summer
It signed by the governor, the new penalties will take effect this summer. Here's what to know:
It signed by the governor, the new penalties will take effect this summer. Here's what to know:
Final $77.9 billion WA state budget released, vote set for Sunday
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years.
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years.
What to expect as 2025 WA legislative session nears end
An estimated budget deficit of up to $16 billion, over the next four years.
An estimated budget deficit of up to $16 billion, over the next four years.
Why are flags at half staff in WA? Here's what to know
Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags at all state agency facilities in Washington be lowered to half-staff in honor and remembrance of Pope Francis, following a presidential proclamation issued Monday.
Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags at all state agency facilities in Washington be lowered to half-staff in honor and remembrance of Pope Francis, following a presidential proclamation issued Monday.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering WA
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed new legislation empowering Washington to stop out-of-state military forces from entering its borders.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed new legislation empowering Washington to stop out-of-state military forces from entering its borders.
WA lawmakers react to governor calling latest tax proposal ‘too risky’
Democrats released a new tax package this week, but Gov. Ferguson criticized the amount of taxes in the new proposal, prompting lawmakers to ask for suggestions on next steps.
Democrats released a new tax package this week, but Gov. Ferguson criticized the amount of taxes in the new proposal, prompting lawmakers to ask for suggestions on next steps.
WA legislators debate over police hiring grant as session nears close
House Bill 2015 hits one of Gov. Ferguson’s goals to fund a police hiring grant program, but the amount of money in the state budget for the program could create a rift between him and legislators.
House Bill 2015 hits one of Gov. Ferguson’s goals to fund a police hiring grant program, but the amount of money in the state budget for the program could create a rift between him and legislators.
Gov. Ferguson opposed to wealth tax proposals from legislative Democrats
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said proposals from his colleagues in the House and Senate have “far too much in taxes."
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said proposals from his colleagues in the House and Senate have “far too much in taxes."