WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Washington GOP plans to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Prominent Republicans in Washington say they hope to repeal the state's first income tax passed by the Democrat controlled legislature.
Prominent Republicans in Washington say they hope to repeal the state's first income tax passed by the Democrat controlled legislature.
Rep. Jim Walsh: WA GOP planning to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
SCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot counting
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
Gov. Ferguson signs 41 bills, including child care, medical debt measures
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bans on law enforcement masks, police impersonators
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Protester disrupts WA Gov. Bob Ferguson bill signings in Seattle
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bill dropping degree requirements for state jobs
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill changing WA legal language away from 'alien'
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
WA lawmakers wrap up 2026 session after approving 'millionaires tax'
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
WA Senate passes 'millionaires tax', advances to governor's desk
The "millionaires tax" is now headed to the desk of Governor Bob Ferguson for a final signature.
The "millionaires tax" is now headed to the desk of Governor Bob Ferguson for a final signature.
WA House passes 'millionaires tax' after 24-hour debate
The Washington House of Representatives passed the so-called "millionaires tax" bill on Tuesday after a debate session that lasted over 24 hours.
The Washington House of Representatives passed the so-called "millionaires tax" bill on Tuesday after a debate session that lasted over 24 hours.
WA House passes 'millionaires tax' after 24-hour debate session
After a 24-hour debate, Washington's "millionaires tax" now heads to the Senate for final approval.
After a 24-hour debate, Washington's "millionaires tax" now heads to the Senate for final approval.
WA House marathon debate underway over 'millionaires tax'
Lawmakers in Olympia have spent hours arguing over the most hotly-contested issue of the 2026 legislative session: the millionaires tax.
Lawmakers in Olympia have spent hours arguing over the most hotly-contested issue of the 2026 legislative session: the millionaires tax.
WA judge rules on media figures' access to Capitol in Olympia
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Dozens rally against WA ‘millionaires tax’ bill in Olympia
With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.
With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.
WA Gov. Ferguson backs last-minute ‘millionaire tax’ rewrite
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
WA lawmakers discuss bills to oust sheriffs, combat human trafficking
Washington lawmakers have debated contentious bills that could shape the state’s future. None have garnered more argument than SB 5974, which would make stricter requirements for elected sheriffs.
Washington lawmakers have debated contentious bills that could shape the state’s future. None have garnered more argument than SB 5974, which would make stricter requirements for elected sheriffs.
WA bills on sheriffs, public safety advance as session nears end
Some contentious bills that could shape the future of Washington state are still alive as the 2026 legislative session nears its end.
Some contentious bills that could shape the future of Washington state are still alive as the 2026 legislative session nears its end.
Washington 'millionaires tax' bill gets some major changes
A bill to tax Washingtonians on income over $1 million dollars was recently re-written by Democrats and Governor Bob Ferguson says he'll now sign off on it.
A bill to tax Washingtonians on income over $1 million dollars was recently re-written by Democrats and Governor Bob Ferguson says he'll now sign off on it.