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Gov. Ferguson approves $78 billion spending plan with new taxes
Following weeks of questions about how the new executive might respond to legislative Democrats’ approved tax increases, Gov. Bob Ferguson
Laurel Demkovich
Laurel Demkovich is the state politics reporter for Cascade PBS. Previously, she covered state government in Olympia for the Washington State Standard and the Spokesman-Review.
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Nine WA Legislative seats are open this year. Here’s who’s running
One of the most closely watched races could be the 26th District, where Democrats hope to keep U.S. Rep. Emily Randall’s former senate seat.
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WA lawmakers approve funding for 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle
$45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors.
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‘Especially consequential’: Ferguson signs rent cap bill into law
Caps on yearly rent increases are officially law after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the contentious bill on Wednesday. Ferguson, who
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How Washington’s new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket
The new budget would raise the price of gas, Discover Passes and more. Democrats say this is necessary, while Republicans say it will hurt residents.