Washington State Legislature

It would be the state's first-ever income tax. The Senate's final approval came after a historic 25-hour debate in the House.

In a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson this week, a handful of founders, engineers, and executives say the tax would stifle tech talent and innovation in the region.

Lawmakers are passing bills to counter ICE and protect voter data and vaccine access. After federal cuts, the final budget may backfill food assistance and healthcare funding.

The ban would apply to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers interacting with the public or making arrests. It will head to the governor’s desk if the Senate approves final changes.

Both House and Senate versions include heavy cuts to childcare, education and health care.

The state House budget proposal that lawmakers are expected to vote on this weekend cuts all state funding for it, eliminating federal funding as well.

Washington state doesn’t have any major AI regulation on the books. But lawmakers, increasingly concerned about the technology’s potential harms, are looking to catch up.

The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families.

The "millionaires tax" making its way through the state Legislature is similar to "tax the rich" policies in a handful of other states across the country.

If passed, the historic measure would slice almost 10% off individual incomes over $1 million.