Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson balked at Democratic lawmakers’ latest tax package on Thursday, calling it “too risky” given the budget tumult that actions ...

The Washington governor had previously said he wouldn’t sign off on either of the chambers’ initial budget proposals.

Gov. Bob Ferguson criticized the latest tax proposal from legislative Democrats but offered no detailed alternatives in a ...

Washington's $12 billion tax proposal faces backlash as Ferguson voices concerns and highlights potential impacts on ...

Now, weeks after Gov. Bob Ferguson put the kibosh on their wealth-tax dreams, Democrats have unveiled an updated revenue pitch. Some call the majority party’s plans a step in the right direction.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed over a dozen bills into law Monday. These bills range from suicide prevention to ...

Some are concerned that without exceptions for clergy-penitent privilege, the bill could place priests at odds with civil law ...

While state lawmakers propose a plan to address the $16 billion budget deficit, a local business leader says the taxes — and ...

Washington applied for federal disaster relief following November’s “bomb cyclone” and series of severe storms.

No cuts, no furloughs. Tax, tax the rich!” WFSE members and supporters chanted at the state Capitol on Wednesday.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Washington state's request for emergency relief funds to help repair an ...