After months of late-night debates and political tug-of-war, Washington lawmakers have agreed on a $77.9 billion budget for ...

House Bill 2081 is the most far-reaching, affecting an estimated 191,000 taxpayers, per the latest fiscal analysis. It is ...

The deal, awaiting Gov. Ferguson’s signature, includes $4.3B in new taxes on businesses, financial assets and technology, and boosts K-12 funding.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state legislators met their deadline to pass a balanced budget by midnight Sunday. Now they have to wait to see if Gov. Bob Ferguson will sign it. That could be a while.

One of the largest chunks of new spending is for education, with another $682 million for elementary and secondary schools.

Republicans in the Senate gave speeches encouraging votes against the budget proposal, citing concerns over tax increases.

Washington State Legislature's new transport budget supports mobility and sustainability, awaiting Governor Ferguson's ...

Washington state lawmakers passed a $77.8 billion operating budget Sunday, wrapping up the 2025 legislative session.

Washington lawmakers gave approval to a budget that relies on $9.3billion in new revenue and includes $5.9 billion in cuts to ...

The RFK campus, spanning 180 acres, will undergo a comprehensive transformation to include housing, parks, hotels, ...

Washington state’s newly approved final budget for the 2025 fiscal year includes several significant investments in K-12 public education.

The 2026 fiscal plan includes new 911 operators and utility staff while maintaining all existing services despite federal ...