WA Governor Bob Ferguson Goes Back on Initial Promises, Signs Tax Increases Into Law
Today, Bob Ferguson showed his true radical colors, reneged on his earlier promises and signed a group of state tax hikes into law – the largest tax increase in state history. WA GOP Chair, Rep. Jim Walsh
'Largest tax increase in state history': Gov signs WA's $78B operating budget into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiences before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so – he signed Washington
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Senate to vote to overturn California gas car ban, overriding parliamentarian
(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced he is holding a vote to overturn California’s 2035 ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars, which has been adopted by 11 other states and
WATCH: Ferguson signs contentious parents’ bill of rights rewrite into law
(The Center Square) – One of the most hotly debated bills of this year’s legislative session was signed into law on Tuesday by Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1296 modifies Initiative 2081, the Parents’ Bill
Tacoma schools cutting more than 100 staff in dealing with $30M budget shortfall
(The Center Square) – Tacoma Public Schools is cutting its staff by more than 100 positions for the next school year as the district continues to deal with a $30 million budget shortfall. Last month, 115 provisional
WATCH: Permit-to-purchase gun bill signed into law by Gov. Ferguson
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed into law a controversial bill requiring Washingtonians to apply for a permit – and pay for it – before purchasing a firearm. Under House Bill 1163, which
Wildfire risks in western WA could put King County’s disaster budget up in smoke
(The Center Square) – Wildfire threats in western Washington are expected to rise in late summer even as King County prepares for the possible loss of federal funding for its emergency management department. On Tuesday, King County
Spokane greenlights block party program before drafting rules and procedures
(The Center Square) – Delivering on Mayor Lisa Brown’s agenda, the Spokane City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Monday creating a neighborhood block party program. Last month, Brown and Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall laid out
Spokane City Councilmember Lili Navarrete announces June 30 resignation
(The Center Square) – Spokane City Councilmember Lili Navarrete announced her resignation on Monday, effective June 30, cutting her term short ahead of an upcoming election this fall. She announced in March that she wasn’t running for