WA governor opposes key part of budget plans
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is not on board with the proposed budget on the table by state Democrats. he says one of the proposed taxes is not going to work, and spoke on what needs to happen in legislators are going to pass a budget by the end of the month.
Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for WA homeless services
As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.
Retired WA Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens dies at 75
Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens has died at age 75. She was the seventh woman to serve on the court and first to serve until the mandatory retirement age.
WA Senate committee advances tougher carbon standards for transportation fuels
Stricter emissions standards for gas, diesel and other transportation fuels advanced out of a state Senate committee Friday morning.
As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put WA plans at risk
In Washington, a $12 billion budget shortfall prompted majority Democrats in the Legislature this week to propose significantly slicing spending on wildfire prevention.
Reactions come in over WA budget proposals from legislative Democrats
Everyone is weighing in on the budget proposals from state House and Senate Democrats that look to spend close to $80 billion over the next two years.
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.
Fight over parental rights heats up in Washington
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.