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Washington’s controversial income tax on high earners is now law after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the legislation late last month. Advocates have nicknamed the measure the “millionaires tax.” It imposes a 9.9% levy on household income exceeding $1 million a ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new tax on high earners into law Monday, ending Washington’s run as one of the few states without an income tax on the books. Why it matters: The tax, which won’t be imposed for nearly two years, is ...

OLYMPIA — The state Senate gave a final sign off to a new income tax on high earners on Wednesday, sending the measure to Gov. Bob Ferguson for his signature. The muted debate was not as dramatic — and certainly ...

A bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from wearing masks while interacting with the public cleared a key Washington Senate committee this week, as supporters argue it is needed to ensure accountability and transparency.

OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson’s first year in office has been shaped by a state budget crisis that was years in the making, and yet somehow arrived abruptly. He and majority Democrats last year grappled with an estimated $16 billion gap between ...

State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen is talking about passing a new income tax during next year’s short legislative session. Plus, how the state will pay for flood damage with a tight budget.

Washington Democratic legislative leaders made it clear on Tuesday that they intend to “Trump-proof” the state from federal interference in Washington’s LGBTQ+ rights and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. During a press conference at the Washington State Capitol, Democratic ...

OLYMPIA Wash. (KPTV) – On Monday, Washington Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins issued a joint statement vowing to fight back against federal executive orders “attacking transgender youth:” “As parents, members of the LGBTQ+ ...

Washington state lawmakers will convene in Olympia next week for a 105-day marathon legislative session. Leaders offered a preview of their priorities Thursday as they gear up for lawmaking and budget writing, as the clock starts on the new fiscal cycle ...

Democratic state lawmakers are again pushing a proposal to restrict rent hikes across Washington. Despite the rent cap bill’s dramatic failure last session, backers say its prospects this year are better given new lawmakers, revamped legislative committees and growing public support. The road ...