State budget

Higher taxes are coming to Washington after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the state’s new budget into law Tuesday.

A slate of new taxes are coming to Washington after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the state’s new budget into law Tuesday.

The state budget passed by lawmakers zeroed out funds for a Washington nonprofit that supports foster youth with education and financial needs.

Washington state's 105-day legislative session ended Sunday. Here's how lawmakers ended up closing the gap on a huge budget deficit and the possibilities for a special session.

In the session's final days, the Democratic majority settled on several major pieces of legislation, and a new state budget that includes a slate of tax changes.

Washington’s capitol was much noisier than usual Wednesday as state workers protested the governor’s approach to the state budget.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday he would reject a wealth tax plan proposed by his fellow Democrats in the Legislature, if they include it in their final budget deal.

Democratic leaders in Olympia are looking to strike a deal by the end of April with a combination of cuts, spending delays, and new taxes. Gov. Ferguson has other ideas.

Washington Democrats are sharing new details about their tax plan that will likely raise taxes for the state’s wealthiest residents and companies.

It's unclear whether Gov. Bob Ferguson will support any of the proposals.