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.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget as legislative session nears finish line
Washington Democrats drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
Washington Democrats drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget
With a little under two weeks before the end of the 2025 regular session, legislative Democrats have drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
With a little under two weeks before the end of the 2025 regular session, legislative Democrats have drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
WA's King County launches Human and Civil Rights Commission
King County has announced the formation of a new Human and Civil Rights Commission, with the goal of guiding county leadership on policies promoting civil rights.
King County has announced the formation of a new Human and Civil Rights Commission, with the goal of guiding county leadership on policies promoting civil rights.
WA Senate passes bill on speed limiting devices for habitual speeders
House Bill 1596 passed out of the Senate Tuesday morning. Driven by an upward trend in fatal accidents, the bill would require certain drivers to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
House Bill 1596 passed out of the Senate Tuesday morning. Driven by an upward trend in fatal accidents, the bill would require certain drivers to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
WA Senate passes speed limiting devices bill
The Washington Senate has passed a bill to try and stop habitual speeders in their tracks.
The Washington Senate has passed a bill to try and stop habitual speeders in their tracks.
WA representatives amend parents rights in education bill
Senate Bill 511 passed on nearly a party-line vote only after an hours-long debate in the Washington State House.
Senate Bill 511 passed on nearly a party-line vote only after an hours-long debate in the Washington State House.
WA library programs, services at risk due to grant terminations
The Washington Secretary of State says the grant terminations put the Washington State Library at risk of losing personnel, statewide programs, resources and more.
The Washington Secretary of State says the grant terminations put the Washington State Library at risk of losing personnel, statewide programs, resources and more.
Rent cap bill goes back to WA House with changes
A showdown between both chambers of the legislature is set, as the Senate made major changes to legislation passed by the House to put a limit on rent increases.
A showdown between both chambers of the legislature is set, as the Senate made major changes to legislation passed by the House to put a limit on rent increases.
WA Senate makes major changes to rent cap bill, setting up debate with House
A housing leader in the House said he was “very disappointed" by the change.
A housing leader in the House said he was “very disappointed" by the change.
Washington legislature passes restrictions on out-of-state military forces
The state legislature approved limitations on out-of-state national guard troops Thursday.
The state legislature approved limitations on out-of-state national guard troops Thursday.
WA legislature considers tax on online dating companies
The bill would tax online dating companies $1 per month for every Washingtonian using an online dating service.
The bill would tax online dating companies $1 per month for every Washingtonian using an online dating service.
Possible WA tax on online dating companies
Taxing Cupid to generate millions of dollars: that's the goal of one bill in the Washington state legislature targeting online dating companies.
Taxing Cupid to generate millions of dollars: that's the goal of one bill in the Washington state legislature targeting online dating companies.
Washington lawmakers debate raising property taxes to bring in more money
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
WA lawmakers debate increase of property tax revenue cap
With Washington legislators trying to balance the state budget, negotiations have shifted to increasing property taxes.
With Washington legislators trying to balance the state budget, negotiations have shifted to increasing property taxes.
Conservative watchdogs raise red flags in WA state budget
Are funds pledged to make Washington greener instead being rewarded to political allies? Half-a-million dollars earmarked in the state budget is raising some serious red flags for one conservative watchdog group.
Are funds pledged to make Washington greener instead being rewarded to political allies? Half-a-million dollars earmarked in the state budget is raising some serious red flags for one conservative watchdog group.
WA budget kickback? Ex-Gov. Inslee advisor tied to $500K allocation
A Washington think-tank claims a former Gov. Inslee maritime advisor is enjoying kickbacks from the state's budget, directing some $500,000 in Climate Commitment Act funding to the firm he's tied to.
A Washington think-tank claims a former Gov. Inslee maritime advisor is enjoying kickbacks from the state's budget, directing some $500,000 in Climate Commitment Act funding to the firm he's tied to.
WA Senate passes bill to exclude juvenile facilities from prison riot laws
Supporters of House Bill 1815 argue current standards around prison riots are unfairly applied to inmates at juvenile facilities, while opponents worry getting rid of the rules would enhance already dangerous environments.
Supporters of House Bill 1815 argue current standards around prison riots are unfairly applied to inmates at juvenile facilities, while opponents worry getting rid of the rules would enhance already dangerous environments.
WA vote to exclude juvenile facilities from prison riot laws
The Washington state Senate just passed a bill that excludes juvenile facilities from laws around punishments for prison riots.
The Washington state Senate just passed a bill that excludes juvenile facilities from laws around punishments for prison riots.