Gov. Ferguson signs bill setting standards for law enforcement leaders
Governor Ferguson signed a bill into law on Wednesday, setting uniform standards for sheriffs and police chiefs across the state.
Governor Ferguson signed a bill into law on Wednesday, setting uniform standards for sheriffs and police chiefs across the state.
WA Secretary of State pushes back against Trump's national voter list
Washington's Secretary of State is pushing back against the White House after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order directing the creation of a national eligible voter list.
Washington's Secretary of State is pushing back against the White House after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order directing the creation of a national eligible voter list.
Budget cuts could impact access to Washington’s public lands
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Washington enacts ‘millionaires tax,’ faces swift legal challenge and possible ballot fight
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed the so-called "millionaires tax" into law, setting up an immediate legal and political battle over the state’s first personal income tax.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed the so-called "millionaires tax" into law, setting up an immediate legal and political battle over the state’s first personal income tax.
Ferguson set to sign Washington’s first income tax on millionaires
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a controversial bill creating the state’s first personal income tax, targeting earnings above $1 million. Opponents say they plan to challenge the measure in court and take it to voters.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a controversial bill creating the state’s first personal income tax, targeting earnings above $1 million. Opponents say they plan to challenge the measure in court and take it to voters.
How to watch Gov. Ferguson sign 'millionaires tax' bill
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
Study finds WA is 5th most expensive place to live in country
A new study shows Washington state is the fifth most expensive place to live in the nation, and it's getting harder for people to make the numbers work.
A new study shows Washington state is the fifth most expensive place to live in the nation, and it's getting harder for people to make the numbers work.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Washington GOP plans to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Prominent Republicans in Washington say they hope to repeal the state's first income tax passed by the Democrat controlled legislature.
Prominent Republicans in Washington say they hope to repeal the state's first income tax passed by the Democrat controlled legislature.
Rep. Jim Walsh: WA GOP planning to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
SCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot counting
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
Gov. Ferguson signs 41 bills, including child care, medical debt measures
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bans on law enforcement masks, police impersonators
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Protester disrupts WA Gov. Bob Ferguson bill signings in Seattle
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bill dropping degree requirements for state jobs
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill changing WA legal language away from 'alien'
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
State and local offices across Washington are now under direction to remove “alien” from statutes. Instead, instances of that phrasing will be replaced with “noncitizen." We look at the full timeline and details.
WA lawmakers wrap up 2026 session after approving 'millionaires tax'
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.
WA Senate passes 'millionaires tax', advances to governor's desk
The "millionaires tax" is now headed to the desk of Governor Bob Ferguson for a final signature.
The "millionaires tax" is now headed to the desk of Governor Bob Ferguson for a final signature.
WA House passes 'millionaires tax' after 24-hour debate
The Washington House of Representatives passed the so-called "millionaires tax" bill on Tuesday after a debate session that lasted over 24 hours.
The Washington House of Representatives passed the so-called "millionaires tax" bill on Tuesday after a debate session that lasted over 24 hours.
WA House passes 'millionaires tax' after 24-hour debate session
After a 24-hour debate, Washington's "millionaires tax" now heads to the Senate for final approval.
After a 24-hour debate, Washington's "millionaires tax" now heads to the Senate for final approval.