4 things to expect from WA’s 2025 legislative session
Washington state leaders met in Olympia on Thursday to discuss their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, ...
The Olympian4h
Who will helm WA’s health care agencies? Ferguson announces 2 temporary appointments
The governor-elect on Thursday revealed who he has chosen to temporarily lead the Department of Health and the Health Care ...
West Seattle Blog12h
With days until State Legislature reconvenes, Rep. – possibly future Sen. – Emily Alvarado talks priorities
By Aspen Anderson Reporting for West Seattle Blog 34th District State House Rep. Emily Alvarado of West Seattle hosted a ...
Ferguson pitches spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing ...
Governor-elect Ferguson proposes sweeping budget cuts to combat $12B shortfall
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will ...
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson unveils $4 billion in cuts amid ‘very significant budget shortfall’
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Thursday he says could save Washington $4.4 billion over the next four years, as ...
Lynnwood Times14h
Ferguson lays out $4 billion plan to reduce state spending
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced his budget priorities, including a plan to save approximately $4.4 billion ...
Ferguson presses for $100M police hiring plan
One of Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s signature campaign promises was a $100 million proposal to help local police departments ...
KXLY 4 News15h
Washington leaders talk budget deficit and other priorities ahead of legislative session
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Ahead of next week’s start to the 2025 legislative session, state leaders spoke with reporters about their priorities over the next four months, including differing ideas on ...
MyNorthwest.com15h
Washington faces transportation funding crisis but road usage charge still iffy proposition
Washington is facing a transportation budget shortfall and the question of where the funding will come from remains ...
Incoming Washington Governor Avoids Inslee's Wealth Tax Idea
Washington state Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson said he wants to exhaust options to cut spending and increase efficiency before proposing tax increases, signaling that he doesn’t embrace outgoing Gov. Jay ...
KUOW17h
Ferguson 'skeptical' of wealth tax, pitches broad cuts to address WA budget gap
Washington's incoming governor is breaking from some key members of his party on how to tackle the state's looming budget ...