WA effort to ban flavored tobacco products
Previously thought to be dead for the year, lawmakers heard legislation Monday that would ban flavored vapes and cigarettes.
Previously thought to be dead for the year, lawmakers heard legislation Monday that would ban flavored vapes and cigarettes.
Effort to ban flavored tobacco products in WA revived in legislature
A new bill takes the extra step of increasing taxes on manufacturing, selling and buying all other tobacco products to bring in more revenue.
A new bill takes the extra step of increasing taxes on manufacturing, selling and buying all other tobacco products to bring in more revenue.
WA sues Trump to protect election integrity
Washington and Oregon are suing over President Trump's executive order to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Washington and Oregon are suing over President Trump's executive order to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in WA, OR
Oregon and Washington lawmakers are considering unemployment benefits for striking workers, following recent walkouts by Boeing, nurses and teachers.
Oregon and Washington lawmakers are considering unemployment benefits for striking workers, following recent walkouts by Boeing, nurses and teachers.
WA Democrats thinking about revenue options after governor’s criticism
Washington Democrats are thinking about next steps after Gov. Bob Ferguson criticized their revenue options, saying the proposals have “far too much in taxes."
Washington Democrats are thinking about next steps after Gov. Bob Ferguson criticized their revenue options, saying the proposals have “far too much in taxes."
Washington small businesses and organizations push back on tax proposals
Small businesses across Washington are bracing themselves for a slate of proposed taxes aimed to plug the state's $13 billion budget shortfall.
Small businesses across Washington are bracing themselves for a slate of proposed taxes aimed to plug the state's $13 billion budget shortfall.
7 million pounds of WA food at risk as federal cuts loom
Food banks in Washington are bracing for federal budget cuts that could result in the loss of 7 million pounds of food.
Food banks in Washington are bracing for federal budget cuts that could result in the loss of 7 million pounds of food.
WA lawmakers consider tax based on fuel efficiency to fund transportation
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
Washington House proposes fuel efficiency fee
The Washington House passed their version of a transportation budget Wednesday afternoon. Lawmakers are considering a wide variety of ways to close a billion-dollar budget gap in funding, including fees that could hit you depending on how fuel-efficient your car is.
The Washington House passed their version of a transportation budget Wednesday afternoon. Lawmakers are considering a wide variety of ways to close a billion-dollar budget gap in funding, including fees that could hit you depending on how fuel-efficient your car is.
Trump tariffs raise concerns in WA
President Trump says the U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, shaking arrangements that have been in place since 1947. While Trump says the tariffs will restore the nation's economy, Washington state leaders say it will hurt American citizens.
President Trump says the U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, shaking arrangements that have been in place since 1947. While Trump says the tariffs will restore the nation's economy, Washington state leaders say it will hurt American citizens.
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."
School safety bill passes WA legislature
A Washington bill that incentivizes schools to install things like panic buttons and live video feeds to communicate with law enforcement in case of emergencies passed last week in Olympia.
A Washington bill that incentivizes schools to install things like panic buttons and live video feeds to communicate with law enforcement in case of emergencies passed last week in Olympia.
WA governor opposes key part of budget plans
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is not on board with the proposed budget on the table by state Democrats. he says one of the proposed taxes is not going to work, and spoke on what needs to happen in legislators are going to pass a budget by the end of the month.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is not on board with the proposed budget on the table by state Democrats. he says one of the proposed taxes is not going to work, and spoke on what needs to happen in legislators are going to pass a budget by the end of the month.
Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for WA homeless services
As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.
As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.
Retired WA Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens dies at 75
Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens has died at age 75. She was the seventh woman to serve on the court and first to serve until the mandatory retirement age.
Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens has died at age 75. She was the seventh woman to serve on the court and first to serve until the mandatory retirement age.
WA Senate committee advances tougher carbon standards for transportation fuels
Stricter emissions standards for gas, diesel and other transportation fuels advanced out of a state Senate committee Friday morning.
Stricter emissions standards for gas, diesel and other transportation fuels advanced out of a state Senate committee Friday morning.
As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put WA plans at risk
In Washington, a $12 billion budget shortfall prompted majority Democrats in the Legislature this week to propose significantly slicing spending on wildfire prevention.
In Washington, a $12 billion budget shortfall prompted majority Democrats in the Legislature this week to propose significantly slicing spending on wildfire prevention.
Reactions come in over WA budget proposals from legislative Democrats
Everyone is weighing in on the budget proposals from state House and Senate Democrats that look to spend close to $80 billion over the next two years.
Everyone is weighing in on the budget proposals from state House and Senate Democrats that look to spend close to $80 billion over the next two years.
Reactions to WA Democratic budget proposals
Hearings began on the budget proposals from House and Senate Democrats in Washington. Reactions are coming in regarding the $80 billion in spending over the next two years.
Hearings began on the budget proposals from House and Senate Democrats in Washington. Reactions are coming in regarding the $80 billion in spending over the next two years.
WA lawmakers propose gas tax
With Washington lawmakers scrambling to fill the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit, there's a new proposal to raise prices at the pump.
With Washington lawmakers scrambling to fill the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit, there's a new proposal to raise prices at the pump.