State budget expected Saturday as WA legislative session enters final days
With Sunday’s end to the legislative session nearing, budget leaders said they have agreed on a proposal after negotiations to settle differences between the House and Senate.
With Sunday’s end to the legislative session nearing, budget leaders said they have agreed on a proposal after negotiations to settle differences between the House and Senate.
WA bill looks to crack down on reckless speeding
A deadly tragedy in King County in 2024 could soon spark changes to laws in Washington state, designed to crack down on reckless speeding, increase safety on the roads and save lives.
A deadly tragedy in King County in 2024 could soon spark changes to laws in Washington state, designed to crack down on reckless speeding, increase safety on the roads and save lives.
WA legislature debates bills with days left in session
Washington lawmakers are pushing to pass several bills as just days remain in this year's legislative session, with the biggest challenge being how to balance the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit.
Washington lawmakers are pushing to pass several bills as just days remain in this year's legislative session, with the biggest challenge being how to balance the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit.
WA bill heads to Gov. Ferguson's desk to crack down on reckless speeding
A deadly tragedy in King County in 2024 could soon spark changes to laws in Washington state, designed to crack down on reckless speeding, increase safety on the roads and save lives.
A deadly tragedy in King County in 2024 could soon spark changes to laws in Washington state, designed to crack down on reckless speeding, increase safety on the roads and save lives.
WA House bill to crack down on reckless speeding
A bill that made its way through Washington State Legislature aims to crack down on reckless speeding, and honors the lives of four people killed in a tragic King County crash back in March 2024.
A bill that made its way through Washington State Legislature aims to crack down on reckless speeding, and honors the lives of four people killed in a tragic King County crash back in March 2024.
'Massive' business tax proposal passes WA House
Many Washington business leaders are bracing for a tsunami of taxes and fees after legislators passed a new tax passage overnight.
Many Washington business leaders are bracing for a tsunami of taxes and fees after legislators passed a new tax passage overnight.
WA lawmakers weigh specialty license plates
Some Washington lawmakers are taking a closer look at specialty license plates, despite an ongoing race against the clock to pass a balanced state budget.
Some Washington lawmakers are taking a closer look at specialty license plates, despite an ongoing race against the clock to pass a balanced state budget.
WA lawmakers weigh new license plates, rules as session wanes
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
WA legislators work on tax proposals with days left before session ends
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
Fast Ferry cuts loom as Washington faces budget crisis
With Olympia facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, state lawmakers are opting to cut several fast ferry and water taxi sailings.
With Olympia facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, state lawmakers are opting to cut several fast ferry and water taxi sailings.
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 State Senator Bill Ramos dies suddenly at 69
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, his wife confirms. Tributes are pouring in from elected officials across the state.
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, his wife confirms. Tributes are pouring in from elected officials across the state.
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.