WA lawmakers consider tax based on fuel efficiency to fund transportation
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
Gov. Ferguson opposed to wealth tax proposals from legislative Democrats
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said proposals from his colleagues in the House and Senate have “far too much in taxes."
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said proposals from his colleagues in the House and Senate have “far too much in taxes."
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.
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.
Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for homeless services
The state Department of Commerce, which provides homeless response funding to local governments, has not seen dramatic reductions in budget proposals but is not immune to the budget shortfall.
The state Department of Commerce, which provides homeless response funding to local governments, has not seen dramatic reductions in budget proposals but is not immune to the budget shortfall.
Local WA mayors oppose tax proposals (Full Press Conference)
Local mayors are voicing opposition to new tax proposals from Olympia in an effort to plug the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit.
Local mayors are voicing opposition to new tax proposals from Olympia in an effort to plug the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit.
Cleaner Fuels, Costlier Gas: Washington's bold move sparks debate
Washington Senate committee advances stricter emissions standards for transportation fuels, sparking debate over environmental benefits versus potential gas price hikes. The bill now heads to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.
Washington Senate committee advances stricter emissions standards for transportation fuels, sparking debate over environmental benefits versus potential gas price hikes. The bill now heads to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.
WA lawmakers consider gas tax increase to support transportation efforts
With a billion-dollar gap in transportation funding, proposals to increase the state’s gas tax have some bipartisan support. But not all Republicans are on board with the proposed fee increases.
With a billion-dollar gap in transportation funding, proposals to increase the state’s gas tax have some bipartisan support. But not all Republicans are on board with the proposed fee increases.
Gas tax hike looms: lawmakers debate solutions for budget shortfall
As legislators consider raising Washington's already high gas tax to address a multi-billion dollar budget gap, it is sparking mixed reactions and alternative proposals from Republicans.
As legislators consider raising Washington's already high gas tax to address a multi-billion dollar budget gap, it is sparking mixed reactions and alternative proposals from Republicans.
WA lawmakers propose gas tax
Our state is facing a multi-billion dollar budget deficit, and there is a proposal to fix that but it could make a trip to the gas station even more painful.
Our state is facing a multi-billion dollar budget deficit, and there is a proposal to fix that but it could make a trip to the gas station even more painful.
Washington's budget battle: Are the state reserves at risk?
Washington's Senate Democrats' bold $77.7 billion budget plan set to shake up the next two years. With concerns from the State Treasurer about draining reserves, find out how these plans could impact the state's financial future.
Washington's Senate Democrats' bold $77.7 billion budget plan set to shake up the next two years. With concerns from the State Treasurer about draining reserves, find out how these plans could impact the state's financial future.
WA Democratic budget proposal update
Happening Monday, state Democratic leaders will speak out about their budget proposal to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Additionally, the state Senate Transportation Committee will release its bipartisan budget proposal.
Happening Monday, state Democratic leaders will speak out about their budget proposal to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Additionally, the state Senate Transportation Committee will release its bipartisan budget proposal.
WA reactions to order on Dept. of Education
In Washington, state superintendent Chris Reykdal is responding to this move, and he isn't happy.
In Washington, state superintendent Chris Reykdal is responding to this move, and he isn't happy.
Democrats aim to close multi-billion dollar budget gap
Senate Democratic budget leaders have unveiled a plan to generate $17 billion in new revenue over the next four years, aiming to address the state's budget gap by taxing wealthy individuals and large employers, while also proposing a reduction in the state's sales tax.
Senate Democratic budget leaders have unveiled a plan to generate $17 billion in new revenue over the next four years, aiming to address the state's budget gap by taxing wealthy individuals and large employers, while also proposing a reduction in the state's sales tax.
WA lawmakers consider raising carbon standards for fuel
Supporters say tougher standards are necessary for cleaner fuels and climate goals. Opponents believe the changes would add more to the cost of gas, which already has a lot of state costs tacked on.
Supporters say tougher standards are necessary for cleaner fuels and climate goals. Opponents believe the changes would add more to the cost of gas, which already has a lot of state costs tacked on.
Top aide for WA Gov. Ferguson resigns over workplace complaints, report
One of Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's top aides has resigned over allegations that he created a hostile work environment for some women in the office.
One of Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's top aides has resigned over allegations that he created a hostile work environment for some women in the office.
Governor Ferguson faces budget battle and internal resignations
Governor Ferguson's legislative director resigns amid a $15 billion budget deficit clash with Democrat lawmakers. Tensions rise as House Democrats restrict the governor's access, sparking accusations of juvenile politics. Republicans rally behind Ferguson's call for bipartisan cooperation and spending cuts, while Democrats push for new taxes on the wealthy.
Governor Ferguson's legislative director resigns amid a $15 billion budget deficit clash with Democrat lawmakers. Tensions rise as House Democrats restrict the governor's access, sparking accusations of juvenile politics. Republicans rally behind Ferguson's call for bipartisan cooperation and spending cuts, while Democrats push for new taxes on the wealthy.
Medicaid on the chopping block as people rally in Olympia, WA
Democratic Senator Patty Murray warns that proposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans could devastate healthcare access, closing rural hospitals and denying essential services to seniors and people with disabilities.
Democratic Senator Patty Murray warns that proposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans could devastate healthcare access, closing rural hospitals and denying essential services to seniors and people with disabilities.
How Medicaid cuts could impact WA
In Olympia on Tuesday, people will rally on the steps of the Capitol building to oppose budget cuts to healthcare, higher education, long-term care, and more.
In Olympia on Tuesday, people will rally on the steps of the Capitol building to oppose budget cuts to healthcare, higher education, long-term care, and more.
WA Senate Republican proposal aims to close budget gap without new taxes
A new Republican proposal intends to plug the state funding gap by using surplus money and not funding previously negotiated pay increases for state workers.
A new Republican proposal intends to plug the state funding gap by using surplus money and not funding previously negotiated pay increases for state workers.
WA leaders concerned over federal funding cuts for free school meals
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.