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.
WA House marathon debate underway over 'millionaires tax'
Lawmakers in Olympia have spent hours arguing over the most hotly-contested issue of the 2026 legislative session: the millionaires tax.
Lawmakers in Olympia have spent hours arguing over the most hotly-contested issue of the 2026 legislative session: the millionaires tax.
WA judge rules on media figures' access to Capitol in Olympia
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Dozens rally against WA ‘millionaires tax’ bill in Olympia
With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.
With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.
WA Gov. Ferguson backs last-minute ‘millionaire tax’ rewrite
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
WA lawmakers discuss bills to oust sheriffs, combat human trafficking
Washington lawmakers have debated contentious bills that could shape the state’s future. None have garnered more argument than SB 5974, which would make stricter requirements for elected sheriffs.
Washington lawmakers have debated contentious bills that could shape the state’s future. None have garnered more argument than SB 5974, which would make stricter requirements for elected sheriffs.
WA bills on sheriffs, public safety advance as session nears end
Some contentious bills that could shape the future of Washington state are still alive as the 2026 legislative session nears its end.
Some contentious bills that could shape the future of Washington state are still alive as the 2026 legislative session nears its end.
Washington 'millionaires tax' bill gets some major changes
A bill to tax Washingtonians on income over $1 million dollars was recently re-written by Democrats and Governor Bob Ferguson says he'll now sign off on it.
A bill to tax Washingtonians on income over $1 million dollars was recently re-written by Democrats and Governor Bob Ferguson says he'll now sign off on it.
WA bans on face coverings, ghost guns, nitrous oxide close to becoming law
There are seven days left before this year’s legislative session is over. Bills making their way to the finish line include ghost guns, federal agents wearing masks and new laws on nitrous oxide.
There are seven days left before this year’s legislative session is over. Bills making their way to the finish line include ghost guns, federal agents wearing masks and new laws on nitrous oxide.
WA bill to strengthen laws against child sex abuse heads to governor's desk
A new bill aimed at strengthening Washington’s child sex abuse laws, particularly involving sexually explicit generative AI content, is now headed to the governor’s desk.
A new bill aimed at strengthening Washington’s child sex abuse laws, particularly involving sexually explicit generative AI content, is now headed to the governor’s desk.
"Net nanny" bill dies in WA legislature
A bill to loosen restrictions and sentencing guidelines for child predators caught organizing in-person meetups online did not make it far in the Washington Legislature.
A bill to loosen restrictions and sentencing guidelines for child predators caught organizing in-person meetups online did not make it far in the Washington Legislature.
WA bill aims to strengthen child sex abuse laws
A Washington bill to hold offenders accountable for generating explicit images of children with AI is now headed to the governor's desk.
A Washington bill to hold offenders accountable for generating explicit images of children with AI is now headed to the governor's desk.
WA politicians, communities react to Iran strikes by Trump administration, Israel
The Washington community is reacting to "major combat operations" by the U.S. and Israel unfolding in Iran heading into the weekend, including protesting and statements from politicians.
The Washington community is reacting to "major combat operations" by the U.S. and Israel unfolding in Iran heading into the weekend, including protesting and statements from politicians.
Millionaires tax moves forward in Washington legislature
The controversial push to tax the income of millionaires in Washington state has advanced one more step, and is expected to make it to the full House for a vote next week.
The controversial push to tax the income of millionaires in Washington state has advanced one more step, and is expected to make it to the full House for a vote next week.
Washington House majority leader apologizes after admitting to drinking before committee meeting
A Washington state representative who plays a key role in crafting the state’s budget and major policies could potentially face consequences after admitting to drinking before a legislative committee meeting.
A Washington state representative who plays a key role in crafting the state’s budget and major policies could potentially face consequences after admitting to drinking before a legislative committee meeting.