Washington budget

Democrats’ plans to close the budget gap include a combination of cuts, new taxes, and some new spending on critical programs. But the House and Senate plans aren’t identical.

Democrats, who control the Legislature, must solve a historic budget crisis this spring. But can they agree on how to do it?

Washington's incoming governor is breaking from some key members of his party on how to tackle the state's looming budget shortfall.

The outgoing governor of Washington is proposing a new tax on the state's richest residents.

As a court deadline looms, Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday proposed that the state spend $2.7 billion over the next two years to fully fund the state's basic…

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee plans to propose significant new investments in education and mental health. The Democrat will roll out his priorities for...

The clock is running out on Washington’s 60-day legislative session. House Democrats and Senate Republicans have until Thursday at midnight to approve a...

"It is time to reinvest in Washington," Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday. He proposed that the state adopt a new capital-gains tax to help fund a $39 billion…