Gov. Ferguson rejects ‘untested’ wealth tax, sends state budget writers back to drawing board
Ferguson, a Democrat, told reporters at a news event in the Governor’s Conference Room that in his view, both chambers’ plans depend too much on taxes. Each would rely on a so-called wealth tax, an idea that he noted would likely attract immediate legal challenge if implemented.
Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax
OLYMPIA — Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a "major pivot" after Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that neither version of the operating budget proposals by Democratic lawmakers are
Democrats in the Washington State Senate passed a $78.5 billion operating budget on Saturday that Republicans say relies on ...
The Washington State Legislature has approved a significant $15.2 billion transportation budget for the 2025–27 period, ...
A $340.9 million emergency funding bill was approved to maintain state operations through Monday, including for National ...
A divided Washington state Senate on Saturday approved a hike in the state’s gas tax and a two-year budget that hinges on ...
The Washington state House passed its budget just after midnight on Tuesday, setting the stage for negotiations with the ...
Senate Bill 5801 passed in a 31 to 18 vote and if signed into law, it would increase by two percent annually to account for ...
The Washington State Senate adopted a bipartisan transportation package on Saturday that would raise billions of dollars ...
Lawmakers in the Washington House and Senate will have plenty of negotiating to do as they try to reconcile competing transportation budget proposals, which both depend on gas tax hikes.
Washington lawmakers say their "basic needs" capital spending proposals will give a boost to housing, education and ...
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