WA human rights groups call on elected officials to expand protections for immigrants
Washington human rights organizations are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson, Attorney General Nick Brown and other elected officials to expand protections for immigrant and refugee groups within the state.
Washington human rights organizations are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson, Attorney General Nick Brown and other elected officials to expand protections for immigrant and refugee groups within the state.
Immigration rights groups call on officials
Multiple immigration rights groups and human rights organizations came together on Thursday, calling on local officials to protect immigrant communities in Washington.
Multiple immigration rights groups and human rights organizations came together on Thursday, calling on local officials to protect immigrant communities in Washington.
The changing face of Washington: A 12-year review from Inslee to Ferguson
Although the faces and political dynamics have shifted, many of the state’s challenges remain unchanged.
Although the faces and political dynamics have shifted, many of the state’s challenges remain unchanged.
Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington’s 24th governor, outlining goals and challenges
The state’s first new governor in 12 years, Bob Ferguson used his inaugural speech to highlight his priorities of making government more efficient, working with all lawmakers and making the state a better place to live.
The state’s first new governor in 12 years, Bob Ferguson used his inaugural speech to highlight his priorities of making government more efficient, working with all lawmakers and making the state a better place to live.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson issues 3 executive orders after swearing-in
Less than an hour after taking the oath of office and delivering his inaugural address, Gov. Ferguson got right to work.
Less than an hour after taking the oath of office and delivering his inaugural address, Gov. Ferguson got right to work.
Outgoing WA Gov. Inslee reflects on legacy, unveils official portrait
Outgoing Governor Jay Inslee looked back on his 12 years in office and offered advice to lawmakers as they face a budget shortfall and new leadership in Washington, D.C
Outgoing Governor Jay Inslee looked back on his 12 years in office and offered advice to lawmakers as they face a budget shortfall and new leadership in Washington, D.C
Bob Ferguson to be sworn in as Washington governor on Wednesday
Bob Ferguson will be sworn in as Washington's next governor on Wednesday.
Bob Ferguson will be sworn in as Washington's next governor on Wednesday.
Gov. Inslee gives final State of the State address
In his final State of the State address, outgoing Washington governor Jay Inslee talked about his accomplishments, but also the challenges that lie ahead.
In his final State of the State address, outgoing Washington governor Jay Inslee talked about his accomplishments, but also the challenges that lie ahead.
WA Gov. Inslee to give final State of the State address
After 12 years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
After 12 years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
Washington lawmakers kick off 2025 legislative session
Pomp and circumstance marked the start of the 69th legislature, though big challenges face lawmakers over the next 105 days.
Pomp and circumstance marked the start of the 69th legislature, though big challenges face lawmakers over the next 105 days.
WA lawmakers speak on first day of 2024 legislative session
Both Republicans and Democrats in Washington state have their priorities set for the 2025 legislative session.
Both Republicans and Democrats in Washington state have their priorities set for the 2025 legislative session.
WA legislature convenes for 2025 session
Washington lawmakers kicked off the 69th legislative session on Monday, the beginning of a two-year long debate over policy and how to fund the government.
Washington lawmakers kicked off the 69th legislative session on Monday, the beginning of a two-year long debate over policy and how to fund the government.
WA proposal to increase penalties for assaulting referees
Proposed legislation in Olympia would increase penalties for anyone who threatens or attacks officials at school sporting events.
Proposed legislation in Olympia would increase penalties for anyone who threatens or attacks officials at school sporting events.
WA democrats try to address rent gouging
As rent skyrockets across Washington, state leaders met in Olympia to discuss a solution.
As rent skyrockets across Washington, state leaders met in Olympia to discuss a solution.
State leaders preview upcoming legislative session
The Washington State legislature is slated to convene for their 2025 session next week, while also dealing with a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
The Washington State legislature is slated to convene for their 2025 session next week, while also dealing with a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
WA leaders talk budget deficit, other priorities ahead of legislative session
Facing a projected budget deficit of over $12 billion over the next four years, majority Democrats say new taxes may be needed. Though incoming governor Bob Ferguson said he is looking to make $4 billion in cuts to close the gap.
Facing a projected budget deficit of over $12 billion over the next four years, majority Democrats say new taxes may be needed. Though incoming governor Bob Ferguson said he is looking to make $4 billion in cuts to close the gap.
Sunshine Protection Act reintroduced
Senator Patty Murray reintroduced the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, an effort to eliminate springing forward and falling back every year.
Senator Patty Murray reintroduced the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, an effort to eliminate springing forward and falling back every year.
New 2025 WA laws include minimum wage increase, expanded paid sick leave
Several new laws are set to go into effect on January 1 that will impact general workers and health care. Here's what you need to know.
Several new laws are set to go into effect on January 1 that will impact general workers and health care. Here's what you need to know.
New WA state laws in 2025
FOX 13's Franque Thompson breaks down what new laws Washingtonians will see in the new year.
FOX 13's Franque Thompson breaks down what new laws Washingtonians will see in the new year.
Outgoing WA governor suggests 'wealth tax' to avoid cuts to education and police
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a novel tax on wealth above $100 million in hopes of plugging a budget shortfall and averting cuts to education, mental health services and police.
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a novel tax on wealth above $100 million in hopes of plugging a budget shortfall and averting cuts to education, mental health services and police.