Voters in Washington may file a referendum to reverse the increases, some of which reach double-digit percentages.

I value their feedback on our budget situation, and welcome any thoughts they have on how we can close the $16 billion budget ...

In Bob Ferguson’s start as Washington's governor, his centrist streak on tax and budget issues has thrilled independents, ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson's chief of staff resigned amidst allegations of a hostile work environment, days after his legislative director's departure.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledged to labor leaders in July 2023 that if elected governor, he’d have their back as he set ...

It’s more lackluster news for Democratic lawmakers and the new governor who are already trying to close a sizable shortfall.

Bills in the House and Senate stand ready for floor votes in Olympia, presenting different options to address public safety ...

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 governor ... to heat up as the state faces a massive revenue shortfall. Ferguson has been at odds with members of his own Democratic Party, many of whom favor new taxes to boost state ...

Since the session began in January, Democratic leadership has been preparing for an estimated $12 billion deficit over the next four years. The new projection puts that number closer to $13 billion.

Gov. Wes Moore signed new contract agreements with three Maryland labor unions that impact law enforcement and firefighters.