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Thousands of Washington state workers lose out on wage hikes
Nearly 5,300 state government and community college employees in Washington won’t be getting a 3% pay raise in…
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Five tax bills lawmakers passed to underpin next state budget
A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson.
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Rent increase cap proposal heads to Washington governor
Washington is poised to limit annual residential rent increases with legislation now headed to the governor’s desk.
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Washington Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45
The price for a Washington state Discover Pass would rise by $15 later this year, under a bill…
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WA House and Senate reach deal on unemployment benefits for striking workers
Lawmakers in the Washington House and Senate have struck an agreement to provide up to six weeks of…
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Plan to raise cap on property tax growth collapses in Legislature
Democrats in both chambers pushed the proposal, which local governments want to see. Gov. Bob Ferguson said it…
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Washington Democrats abandon property tax hike
The property tax battle of 2025 is over in the Washington state Legislature.
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Ferguson criticizes Democrats’ $12B tax plan as ‘too risky’
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson balked at Democratic lawmakers’ latest tax package on Thursday, calling it “too risky” given…
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Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan
It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property
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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’
Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…
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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.
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New Washington law recognizes two Islamic holidays
Two Islamic celebrations will be added to Washington’s list of unpaid state holidays, under a bill signed into…
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WA bill targets standards for dementia care facilities
Washington lawmakers are looking at requiring assisted living facilities to be certified to take care of people with…