Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities, which call for $4 billion in reduced spending by ...
Washington lawmakers focus on money woes as they consider cuts – and maybe taxes – to balance budget
A month after outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a wealth tax he said could raise approximately $10.3 billion in new revenue, ...
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The Washington budget mystery: How big is the state’s deficit really?
Washington faces a budget deficit, but is it really $12 billion as Bob Ferguson states? Democrats and Republicans can't agree ...
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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 ...
Washington Legislature to again consider free school lunches for all students, could this be the year?
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson intends to trim $4.4 billion from the state budget, but listed universal free lunches for ...
Ferguson addresses state budget by asking for cuts, skepticism of new taxes
Bob Ferguson outlined ideas to save $4 billion in the Washington state budget, and downplayed the idea of looking for new tax revenue.
Bob Ferguson vows to make fixing Washington's ferry system a 'top priority'
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson boarded a state ferry Wednesday and sailed into uncharted waters on Wednesday. The state ferry ...
Ferguson may delay converting ferries to electric power
It's a stark departure in policy from that of outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee, who Ferguson described as a "close friend of mine and ...
Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday named Julie Meredith, who manages massive road and highway projects like the replacement ...