Lawmakers have until late this month to decide on a mix of cuts and taxes acceptable to the governor to close a $16 billion ...

Ferguson, a Democrat, told reporters at a news event in the Governor’s Conference Room that in his view, both chambers’ plans ...

As lawmakers grapple with a multibillion-dollar budget deficit, Gov. Bob Ferguson has broken sharply with budgets proposed by ...

OLYMPIA — Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a "major pivot ...

Gov. Ferguson said he would veto any spending package with a wealth tax, but may have opened the door for other tax proposals ...

The governor, however, said he’d be “open to a conversation” about testing a small wealth tax in Washington to see if it can ...

Governor Bob Ferguson opposes tax-heavy budgets from the Senate and House, prioritizing fiscal responsibility for Washington ...

Not agreeing or aligning with budget proposals from Washington's representatives or its senators, Gov. Bob Ferguson rejected both ideas Tuesday.

Gov. Bob Ferguson has not indicated whether he would support increasing the state’s gas tax, Speaker of the House Laurie ...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has vowed to provide $100 million to hire more police officers. Here's what is being considered ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson will not sign either the House or Senate budget proposals, citing concerns over untested wealth tax and ...

Puget Sound-based commerce organizations are strongly urging state lawmakers not to raise taxes on businesses to address a ...