Ahead of the 2026 state legislative session, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson released the proposed supplemental budget ...

Washington lawmakers are beginning negotiations on the state’s next budget as colleges and universities warn proposed cuts ...

Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 ...

True public safety in our state can only be accomplished if everyone has access to affordable housing, food, health care, ...

Washington's Legislature adjourned last spring after tackling a multibillion-dollar budget deficit and passing what appeared to be a balanced spending plan. Now, nine months later, state lawmakers are ...

So far, lawmakers have rejected sweeping reductions to IRS funding sought by the White House, opting for a trim. Still, the ...

The Washington governor has proposed withdrawing $1 billion from the state's Budget Stabilization Account to help address a ...

The 60-day legislative session kicked off with Governor Bob Ferguson addressing an evolving budget shortfall. Ferguson ...

Washington council is prepared to adopt a final budget that will keep taxes steady for city residents. A motion to approve the 2026 spending plan is on the agenda when council meets Thursday. Council ...

Budget talks dominated the 2025 legislative session. Now, amid another looming shortfall, tax debates and federal funding cuts, the same will likely be the case for the upcoming 60-day session ...