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Latest budget proposal not doing enough to protect WA from Trump administration, Ferguson says
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democratic state lawmakers continue to butt heads on the best way to close the state's ...
Washington on path to fully fund special education after Legislature's vote
The plan, approved Wednesday in Olympia, eliminates a cap that limited state funding districts could receive and boosts ...
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State Senate approves $7.3B budget for Washington projects
The Washington State Senate has unanimously passed a $7.3 billion capital budget for 2025-27, focusing on projects across the ...
Hospitals warn Legislature’s budget plans would deal them a financial hit
Washington hospitals are raising alarm that taxes and insurance payment caps proposed in the Legislature could jeopardize ...
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New bill brings DOGE for Washington state. But does it have a shot?
Explore the implications of the new bill creating WADOGE in Washington state and its potential impact on government ...
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Washington Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget plan
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington senators unanimously approved a $7.3 billion capital budget plan on Saturday. This budget for ...
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Washington may be the next state where a permit is required to buy guns
The Washington state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ... the new program will cost nearly $20 million in the 2027-29 budget cycle. Fees collected for fingerprinting and background checks ...
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Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate
The Washington state Senate on Monday, April 14 ... expects the new program will cost nearly $20 million in the 2027-29 budget cycle. Fees collected for fingerprinting and background checks ...
The Md. legislative session is over, but not all Washington County lawmakers are happy
Maryland state lawmakers representing Washington County discuss budget initiatives and bills that have a countywide reach.