Bob Ferguson signed the state's operating budget into law Tuesday that will be funded with billions of dollars in taxes. It's ...

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

Gov. Bob Ferguson has styled himself a fiscal reformer, but he led the way on a budget gimmick that ignores some $500 million ...

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

With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.

Before Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the next state budget on Tuesday, he vetoed a few dozen spending provisions ...

Washington Public Employees Association, which represents 5,300 state employees, asked Gov. Ferguson to veto a budget bill ...

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.

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

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, ...

Senate Bill 5814 is relied on to raise $1 billion for the next biennium, mostly by applying the retail sales tax to more services, such as digital advertising and temporary staffing. There is also a ...