Washington State Legislature

Democratic leaders in Washington’s legislature say a wealth tax is unlikely to make it into a final budget deal.

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

A controversial bill to limit rent hikes is one step closer to becoming law — and putting divisions among Democrats on full display along the way.

One of the most politically-charged fights in Washington state this year is over parents’ access to schools.

One of the most politically-charged fights in Washington state this year is over parents’ access to information about their kids' schools — but disagreements over LGBTQ rights are taking up a lot of the debate.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is telling lawmakers to make big changes to their budget plans. He said that the tax proposals from Democrats in the legislature go too far.

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.

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.

The State Legislature proposed its operating budgets on Monday, which could affect funding for the more than 300 homeless shelter beds in Tacoma.