Proposed law to rein in Uber and Lyft surge pricing stalls in Washington state
Washington state lawmakers have abandoned an unusual strategy to limit the cost of ride-hailing fares during the largest ...
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Housing bills to watch as the Washington legislative session enters its final weeks
Washington’s “Year of Housing” in 2023 brought a record $400 million investment into the state’s affordable housing fund.
Washington’s latest budget outlook shows another $845M dent in state revenue
It’s more lackluster news for Democratic lawmakers and the new governor who are already trying to close a sizable shortfall.
Washington's budget deficit grows to $13 billion over the next four years after newest projection
Since the session began in January, Democratic leadership has been preparing for an estimated $12 billion deficit over the next four years. The new projection puts that number closer to $13 billion.
Washington Senate passes bill to speed up carbon emission data updates
The Washington Senate unanimously passed a bill earlier this month that would require the state Department of Ecology to ...
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State workers blast Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal
Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledged to labor leaders in July 2023 that if elected governor, he’d have their back as he set ...
Economic forecast projects Washington to see nearly a billion less revenue over four years
Strapped for cash and searching for ways to cut spending, the job for budget writers in Washington became that much more ...
Clouds in state-revenue forecast: Projected collections through 2029 drop $845 million
Although projected collections for the 2023-25 state budget rose by about $54 million from the November forecast, they ...
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Recycling reform in Washington, Kennewick senator warns of bill's impact on families
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new law aimed at improving solid waste management in Washington is moving through the legislature.
Pro-Seahawks bill advances in Washington State Legislature
Representative Sharlett Mena, a Democrat representing the 29th Legislative District (south Tacoma down to Spanaway), ...
Crypto’s Clout in Washington Is Soaring
The crypto industry is on a roll in Washington and it’s not just because of Donald Trump. A key ally is rising in the ...
Facilities for those with developmental disabilities could close in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A facility that’s housed and treated Washington state citizens with developmental and intellectual ...