Largest tax increase in Washington history divides state; Republicans criticize Democratic budget for adding to tax burden.

Discvover the contentious $77.9B operating budget and its impact on Washington's future, as Governor Bob Ferguson signed it ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiences before agreeing to raise taxes on ...

TRI-CITIES, WA. -In what is officially the largest tax increase in Washington state history, local lawmakers say the new ...

A slate of new taxes are coming to Washington after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the state's new budget into law Tuesday.

Senate Bill 5814 is relied on to raise $1 billion for the next biennium, mostly by applying the retail sales tax to more ...

Washington leaders are warning that at least 194,000 people in the state stand to lose Medicaid coverage under a ...

Washington's Department of Natural Resources is facing major budget cuts.Lawmakers cut their wildfire prevention fund in half ...

The budget enacts new cuts and taxes, but works to keep essential services intact for the state's vulnerable populations.

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, ...