Washington state Democrats

Washington Democrats are now pitching a revised set of tax changes the governor rejected their earlier proposals.

The controversial bill, which is now closer to becoming law, is putting divisions among Democrats on full display.

State Democrats are considering increasing fees for liquor licenses, state park passes, and short-term housing rentals and taxing the state’s wealthiest people and companies.

Washington Democrats want to modify laws dictating parents' access to their child’s school records.

Initiative 2081, passed last year, aims to let parents access their kids’ school records. Critics worry it threatens LGBTQ-plus students’ privacy and safety.

Democrat Bob Ferguson is starting strong with Republicans. He has adopted a more conservative approach to the budget and has thrown support behind Republican proposals.

Governor Bob Ferguson pushed for bipartisanship and taking a more conservative approach to state spending – and stressed his plans to do things differently.

The balance of power in Washington D.C. has forcefully shifted to the right after this year’s election. The same can’t be said in Washington state’s capitol.

Democrats are on course to grow their majorities in the Washington Legislature but Republicans are positioned to sweep seats in one of the state’s most watched districts.

There's a lot of the attention on races at the top of the ticket, but with a number of wide open seats, some Washington state legislative races are raking in lots of cash.