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Extended interview: Gov. Ferguson ahead of state budget deadline, global tariff impacts, deportations and more
KING 5's Farah Jadran's exclusive one-on-one with Gov. Ferguson covering state and national issues, including the budget ...
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Tax fight crescendos in Washington Legislature
Democrats plowed ahead with a $12 billion tax package Saturday despite Republican objections and a lack of clarity about what ...
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.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs 14 new bills into Washington law. Here's what they are
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed over a dozen bills into law Monday. These bills range from suicide prevention to ...
Washington mourns the loss of Sen. Bill Ramos after unexpected passing
Washington leaders are mourning the loss of State Senator Bill Ramos, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday.Governor Bob ...
In Session: Gov. Ferguson calls proposal to raise, add new taxes to address budget shortfall 'risky'
OLYMPIA, Wash. — After presenting budget proposals that called for double-digit, billion-dollar tax increases, House Majority ...
Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan
It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains, and property. A question now is whether Gov.
Washington Gov. Ferguson reviewing last tax proposals
While state lawmakers propose a plan to address the $16 billion budget deficit, a local business leader says the taxes — and ...
Washington governor’s office considered offering National Guard help to Trump at Canadian border
Top aides in Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office debated plans earlier this year to send 200 National Guard troops to the ...
Washington to appeal FEMA's refusal of $34M in disaster aid after severe November storms
Washington's application to FEMA for disaster relief to assist with damages from storms in November, including the bomb ...
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More than 20 bills were signed into Washington law Wednesday. Here's what they are
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Twenty-six bills that passed during the legislative session were signed Wednesday into Washington law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. They range from establishing a state marine forest to ...