Gov. Bob Ferguson is taking fire from unions representing state workers, who accuse him of betrayal over a furlough proposal and refusal to support a wealth tax.

Ferguson, a Democrat, told reporters at a news event in the Governor’s Conference Room that in his view, both chambers’ plans ...

Democrats in the state House and Senate each passed operating budgets with steep tax increases. Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson says he’s rejecting them both ...

Governor Bob Ferguson opposes tax-heavy budgets from the Senate and House, prioritizing fiscal responsibility for Washington ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson will not sign either the House or Senate budget proposals, citing concerns over untested wealth tax and ...

Gov. Ferguson said he would veto any spending package with a wealth tax, but may have opened the door for other tax proposals ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson has not indicated whether he would support increasing the state’s gas tax, Speaker of the House Laurie ...

The governor, however, said he’d be “open to a conversation” about testing a small wealth tax in Washington to see if it can ...

Rep. Burnett in the middle of floor debate – March 2025. Gov. Bob Ferguson tells Democrat budget writers to go back to the ...

Freshman Aiden Ferguson finished fourth overall to lead the Bradford Knight Owls chess team to victory in the 7-12 section at ...

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson said he will not be signing off on either House or Senate 2025-27 operating budget ...

Legislative leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a “major pivot” after Gov. Bob Ferguson ...