With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday approved controversial new taxes on businesses that will help plug the state’s ...

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency clashed angrily with Democratic senators Wednesday, accusing one of being an ...

There were nearly $6 billion in cuts in the state budget, including reduced spending in areas such as behavioral health, higher education, and healthcare.

President Donald Trump’s “no tax on tips” pledge became a catchphrase for his 2024 campaign. Now it’s inching closer to ...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall would require spending cuts ...

Tax cuts pushed by President Trump are amplifying debt and deficit concerns among the powerful market players who influence ...

Washington's Department of Natural Resources is facing major budget cuts.Lawmakers cut their wildfire prevention fund in half ...

Inheriting a $16 billion budget shortfall was not the way I wanted to start as governor,” Bob Ferguson said Tuesday.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed one of the most hotly debated pieces of legislation—the state’s operating budget.

The budget marks a $4.5 million, or 2.28%, increase from $194.6 million 24-25 school year budget, along with a 3.39% rise in ...

The budget enacts new cuts and taxes, but works to keep essential services intact for the state's vulnerable populations.