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‘Ulcer gulch’ grows as legislative deadline looms in Olympia

Policy bills face a 5 p.m. deadline on March 6. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Dozens of bills face elimination from Washington state's current legislative session if lawmakers fail to act by 5...

Gov. Ferguson says millionaire income tax proposal ‘not close’ as session deadline looms

The 2026 session is scheduled to end March 12. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said the latest version of a proposed millionaire income tax is nowhere near ready for...

Washington Secretary of State ‘horrified’ by State of the Union

Democrat Steve Hobbs attended the address where Trump reiterated that elections are riddled with widespread voter fraud, which is not backed by evidence. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Secretary of State Steve...

Critics, supporters line up to testify on income tax bill

A new bill creating income tax on Washington state's millionaires is progressing in Olympia. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would create Washington state's first income tax, targeting households earning more...

Senate budget proposal includes cuts, new taxes, tapping emergency savings

Budget writers are working to fill $1.8 billion deficit in current the two-year budget. OLYMPIA, Wash — Senate budget writers want to mostly rely on cuts and the state's emergency savings...

Kent mother hopes her son’s death will change minds, Washington’s drunk driving law

Legislators are exploring lowering the drunk driving threshold for the fourth straight year. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Kent mother who lost her 12-year-old son to a drunk driver took her heartbreak...

Gov. Ferguson on income tax proposal: ‘Not close’ to what he wants

Feguson said he's optimistic legislators can reach deal this year, but that changes need to be made. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is not yet ready to sign a...

Senate passes controversial sheriff qualification bill

State panel would have authority to remove sheriffs from office under proposal. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state Senate passed a bill establishing new requirements for county sheriff candidates and granting...

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