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Budget battle and tax debate underway as Washington Legislature convenes
Prepare for clashes over taxes as Washington state lawmakers convene Monday in Olympia for a new legislative session. Why it ...
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Ferguson pitches spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint last week for chopping billions in state spending while investing ...
Spin Control: How to keep up with the Legislature as it faces changes, red ink and drama
The Legislature convenes Monday with the state facing a $12 billion budget shortfall over the next four years and major ...
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson proposes $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
The state is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years.
Gov. Inslee won’t back bill weakening his office’s power to site WA energy projects
Blocking WA’s highest elected official from a final say would “not improve public accountability,” his office says.