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Hundreds of state workers rally against budget cuts, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s furloughs
No cuts, no furloughs. Tax, tax the rich!” WFSE members and supporters chanted at the state Capitol on Wednesday.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs 14 new bills into Washington law. Here's what they are
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed over a dozen bills into law Monday. These bills range from suicide prevention to ...
As Ferguson details budget concerns, Washington legislators see mixed signals
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has let House and Senate lawmakers know some of the concerns he has with the spending plans they ...
What does Washington export to China? Trump's tariff battle escalates
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Trump's tariff strategy is bad for business in the state, which he said is one of the most ...
Ferguson signed 23 bills into law this week
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed 23 bills into law in the past week. The bills change laws covering issues from suicide prevention to education funding to vehicle inspections. Sodium nitrite ...
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson rejects state budget proposals citing concern over wealth tax, federal cuts
Gov. Bob Ferguson will not sign either the House or Senate budget proposals, citing concerns over untested wealth tax and ...
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Gov. Ferguson rejects ‘untested’ wealth tax, sends state budget writers back to drawing board
Ferguson, a Democrat, told reporters at a news event in the Governor’s Conference Room that in his view, both chambers’ plans ...
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Washington Governor Signs Transformative Bill Supporting Family Caregivers into Law
Washington Governor signed HB 1142, enhancing caregiver training and certification, supported by bipartisan consensus.
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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 law on Tuesday ...