WA legislative Democrats release budget proposals for next 4 years
Democrats in the Washington Senate and House detailed their spending proposal, relying on what they call a balance of spending cuts and new taxes.
Democrats in the Washington Senate and House detailed their spending proposal, relying on what they call a balance of spending cuts and new taxes.
Fight over parental rights heats up in Washington
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
Debate over parental rights in WA
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
WA Senate Democrats hope to balance budget with new taxes on wealthy, changes to property, sales tax
Democratic budget leaders Thursday say new taxes on the rich and adjustments to property and sales taxes are needed to address the state’s multi-billion-dollar deficit while fixing a “regressive" and “unfair" tax code.
Democratic budget leaders Thursday say new taxes on the rich and adjustments to property and sales taxes are needed to address the state’s multi-billion-dollar deficit while fixing a “regressive" and “unfair" tax code.
Washington Attorney General's staff walks out Thursday
Staff from the Washington State Attorney General's Office participated in a walkout on Thursday, protesting Gov. Bob Ferguson's proposed budget cuts and furloughs.
Staff from the Washington State Attorney General's Office participated in a walkout on Thursday, protesting Gov. Bob Ferguson's proposed budget cuts and furloughs.
WA lawmakers considering tougher clean fuel standards
Washington lawmakers are considering more strict carbon standards for fuels used in cars and trucks, though they could come with a cost.
Washington lawmakers are considering more strict carbon standards for fuels used in cars and trucks, though they could come with a cost.
WA economists release state revenue forecast
State economists forecast Washington will bring in more revenue over the next four years, but challenges still persist as lawmakers attempt to pass a balanced budget before the legislative session ends in April.
State economists forecast Washington will bring in more revenue over the next four years, but challenges still persist as lawmakers attempt to pass a balanced budget before the legislative session ends in April.
WA revenue forecasts decline as lawmakers set to release budget proposals
Washington state economists believe the state will bring in about $71 billion in revenue over the next two years, which is slightly down from a November projection.
Washington state economists believe the state will bring in about $71 billion in revenue over the next two years, which is slightly down from a November projection.
WA's Sen. Murray raises concerns over potential Medicaid cuts, impacts to state budget
Senator Patty Murray believes Republicans in D.C. are on track to cut funding for the joint federal and state program.
Senator Patty Murray believes Republicans in D.C. are on track to cut funding for the joint federal and state program.
Concerns over WA election security amid federal cuts
Washington's Secretary of State is sounding the alarm, saying federal funding cuts are making election security and even greater concern.
Washington's Secretary of State is sounding the alarm, saying federal funding cuts are making election security and even greater concern.
WA Secretary of State concerned over declining federal support in election security efforts
Washington Secretary Steve Hobbs said uncertainty is growing as key federal programs to support government cybersecurity face funding cuts.
Washington Secretary Steve Hobbs said uncertainty is growing as key federal programs to support government cybersecurity face funding cuts.
WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday was the house of origin cutoff for the 2025 session, meaning all policy bills that started in the Senate must have been voted over to the House and vice versa.
Wednesday was the house of origin cutoff for the 2025 session, meaning all policy bills that started in the Senate must have been voted over to the House and vice versa.
WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.
WA Senate Republican proposal aims to close budget gap without new taxes
A new Republican proposal intends to plug the state funding gap by using surplus money and not funding previously negotiated pay increases for state workers.
A new Republican proposal intends to plug the state funding gap by using surplus money and not funding previously negotiated pay increases for state workers.
WA Senate GOP proposes answers to budget shortfall
Washington Senate Republicans say they have a way to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap without raising any new taxes.
Washington Senate Republicans say they have a way to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap without raising any new taxes.
WA leaders concerned over federal funding cuts for free school meals
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Concerns over federal funding for free school meals
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Dozens rally for more gun control legislation in WA
Dozens of people came to Olympia to push lawmakers for a slate of gun control bills. Opponents say it will only curb responsible gun owners.
Dozens of people came to Olympia to push lawmakers for a slate of gun control bills. Opponents say it will only curb responsible gun owners.
Groups lobby for more gun regulations in WA as opponents question effectiveness
Gun safety advocates met with legislators to lobby for two bills around firearm secure storage and permits to buy guns, as opponents argued the proposals will not deter violence.
Gun safety advocates met with legislators to lobby for two bills around firearm secure storage and permits to buy guns, as opponents argued the proposals will not deter violence.
Washington groups detail how they are handling tariff impacts
As U.S. tariffs and resulting reciprocal tariffs go into effect, Washington groups and industries are working hard to navigate through a volatile trade situation.
As U.S. tariffs and resulting reciprocal tariffs go into effect, Washington groups and industries are working hard to navigate through a volatile trade situation.