“It’s clear that the Legislature will not adopt bipartisan legislation to place reasonable limits on the Governor’s emergency ...

Ferguson has said he wants the $100 million both in the two-year budget lawmakers will pass this year, and the next one in 2027. He’s vowed to veto any budget ...

The last day of the session is April 27, and lawmakers have signaled that the budget proposal to balance the hole in the ...

The bill mandates enhanced background checks conducted through the Washington State Patrol’s firearms background check ...

Bob Ferguson had only been Washington’s governor a few minutes when he said he could accept “reasonable limits” on the powers he could exercise in statewide emergencies.

The bill passed along party lines, with Democrats in the majority, 58-35, and five excused absences. The debate began late on ...

SEATTLE — Washington's longtime ... during their gubernatorial debate Wednesday, as each made his case for becoming the next governor of the Democratic stronghold state. When ex-sheriff and ...

Prepare for clashes over taxes as Washington state lawmakers convene Monday ... to help close a multibillion-dollar state budget hole. But Governor-elect Bob Ferguson has called for across-the ...

Follow-up: Wealth tax proposal in Washington state reignites debate over taxes and tech talent migration A wealth tax is back on the table in Washington state. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee released ...

In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it.