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Washington approves historic budget with record tax increases
Largest tax increase in Washington history divides state; Republicans criticize Democratic budget for adding to tax burden.
Governor Ferguson signs Washington’s contentious $77.9B operating budget
Discvover the contentious $77.9B operating budget and its impact on Washington's future, as Governor Bob Ferguson signed it ...
Critics of newly signed $78 billion WA operating budget predict dire fallout
The day after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a two-year, $78 billion operating budget that amounts to the ...
Raises for one union not funded in WA budget, leading to finger-pointing
Washington Public Employees Association, which represents 5,300 state employees, asked Gov. Ferguson to veto a budget bill ...
‘Largest tax increase in state history': Gov signs WA’s $78B operating budget into law
Governor Ferguson's new budget plan in Washington hits $78 billion, with hefty tax hikes impacting storage units and electric vehicle credits while cutting funding for health care and education.
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WA lawmakers voice concern following passage of new state budget
TRI-CITIES, WA. -In what is officially the largest tax increase in Washington state history, local lawmakers say the new ...
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Gov. Ferguson signs new WA budget into law, leaving bulk of tax increases intact
A slate of new taxes are coming to Washington after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the state's new budget into law Tuesday.
What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA
About two dozen Washington state Republican lawmakers pleaded with congressional delegation to avoid cuts that would imperil Apple Health.
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WA state lawmakers passed a final budget, but what happens next?
On the last day of the 2025 legislative session — and following months of intense debate — Washington state lawmakers passed a final operating budget. Legislators’ work may be done for the time being, ...