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Critics of newly signed $78 billion WA operating budget predict dire fallout
The day after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a two-year, $78 billion operating budget that amounts to the ...
Why is Washington's gas tax increasing? When does the gas tax go up?
Washington's gas tax is one of the highest in the nation. It's going up again. On July 1, 2025, the state's gas tax will ...
Ferguson vetoes bill to study cost drivers for homeownership, rental housing in WA
A bill that was approved by overwhelming majorities in both chambers of the Legislature to study the primary cost drivers for ...
Washington state budget adds $9B in taxes, raising affordability concerns
With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.