Washington lawmakers are beginning negotiations on the state’s next budget as colleges and universities warn proposed cuts ...

Lawmakers filed into the Capitol building in Olympia, Washington on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, the first day of the 2025 session. Budget talks dominated the 2025 legislative session. Now, amid another ...

Washington's Legislature adjourned last spring after tackling a multibillion-dollar budget deficit and passing what appeared to be a balanced spending plan. Now, nine months later, state lawmakers are ...

Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 billion two-year plan.

(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson released his proposed 2026 supplemental budget on Tuesday, the deadline for presenting it. Ferguson's proposed budget totals $79 billion and ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington lawmakers are set to gather in Olympia next week in preparation for the 2026 legislative session, which begins on January 12. During their committee days, they are expected ...

As the 2026 state legislative session approaches, rumors continue to swirl about a slew of new tax proposals which are likely to be considered. These proposals include a payroll tax and an income tax, ...

Budget talks dominated the 2025 legislative session. Now, amid another looming shortfall, tax debates and federal funding cuts, the same will likely be the case for the upcoming 60-day session ...