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Gov. Bob Ferguson calls Dems’ new tax plan ‘too risky’ amid federal uncertainty
The Washington governor had previously said he wouldn’t sign off on either of the chambers’ initial budget proposals.
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Ferguson criticizes Democrats’ $12B tax plan as ‘too risky’
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson balked at Democratic lawmakers’ latest tax package on Thursday, calling it “too risky” given the ...
Ferguson calls Democrats’ $12B tax plan ‘too risky’; offers no fix
Gov. Bob Ferguson criticized the latest tax proposal from legislative Democrats but offered no detailed alternatives in a ...
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Governor Ferguson rebukes $12B tax proposal from WA lawmakers, calling it ‘unsustainable, too risky’
Washington's $12 billion tax proposal faces backlash as Ferguson voices concerns and highlights potential impacts on ...
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After Gov. Bob Ferguson’s wealth-tax warning, Democrats unveil new revenue plan
Sen. Chris Gildon, the upper chamber’s Republican budget lead, has been adamant that the budget can be balanced without ...
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Gov. Ferguson says WA will appeal after FEMA denies state’s disaster-relief request
Washington applied for federal disaster relief following November’s “bomb cyclone” and series of severe storms.
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WA Democrats bring back wealth tax idea with ‘limited dollar amount’
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins told reporters Thursday that Washington lawmakers may pass a wealth tax after all.
Wealth tax resurrected as WA Dems advance several revenue bills out of executive session
Democrats in the Washington State Senate resurrected a wealth tax on Friday, with the Ways & Means Committee giving a scaled-back version of the legislation a ...
Washington Parents Network files Title VI complaint against Reykdal
Washington Parents Network filed a complaint Friday against Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal for ...
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Hundreds of state workers rally against budget cuts, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s furloughs
No cuts, no furloughs. Tax, tax the rich!” WFSE members and supporters chanted at the state Capitol on Wednesday.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed at least 18 new bills into Washington law this week. Here's what they are
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed over a dozen bills into law this week. These bills range from suicide ...
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WA Gov.Bob Ferguson Attends First Baisakhi Celebration At State Capitol
OLYMPIA, WA (ANI)- The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the first-ever Baisakhi celebration at the Washington ...