With Washington Democrats in disarray, the party may turn to governors for leadership
The renewed focus on electorally successful Democrats with executive power marks a clear contrast with the playbook from ...
Aide to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson resigned amid toxic workplace complaints, lawmakers say
Gov. Bob Ferguson's legislative director resigned amid concerns about a toxic workplace allegedly fostered by a top ...
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WA governor loses another team member as chief of staff resigns
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's chief of staff resigned amidst allegations of a hostile work environment, days after his ...
Washington’s latest budget outlook shows another $845M dent in state revenue
It’s more lackluster news for Democratic lawmakers and the new governor who are already trying to close a sizable shortfall.
Lawmakers, elected officials in Washington slated for pay raises in 2025
Voters in Washington may file a referendum to reverse the increases, some of which reach double-digit percentages.
Democrats might be having some second thoughts about WA’s new governor
In Bob Ferguson’s start as Washington's governor, his centrist streak on tax and budget issues has thrilled independents, ...
Trump says Harris can’t be media-shy if she runs for California governor
Trump, while aboard Air Force One, said there is definitely one thing Harris needs to do more of: speaking to the press.
Washington state rally calls for tax hikes in budget plan
Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle) told the crowd she thought they would be “quite pleased” with the budget proposal, hinting tax ...
Legislative cutoff marks end for these bills that could have become Washington law, at least for now
With the session more than halfway over, Wednesday marked the day most bills needed to pass out of their chamber of origin in ...
Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police in Washington
Bills in the House and Senate stand ready for floor votes in Olympia, presenting different options to address public safety ...
Washington's budget deficit grows to $13 billion over the next four years after newest projection
Since the session began in January, Democratic leadership has been preparing for an estimated $12 billion deficit over the next four years. The new projection puts that number closer to $13 billion.
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Treasurer, governor disagree on funding state retirement plan
(The Center Square) – Fully funding the state retirement plan is not within the budget proposal of the North Carolina governor, says state Treasurer Brad Briner. “We are disappointed the ...