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Gov. Ferguson shaped budget, but left some scratching their heads
The new governor put some clear guardrails around the Legislature's budget debate. But his close-to-the-vest style has left ...
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson set his priorities. Which ones survived the 2025 session?
During his mid-January inaugural address, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson gave shout-outs to multiple bills, including some by ...
Gov. Ferguson, scrub the budget carefully
The new governor should take his time in reviewing a budget that includes tax increases that will raise the cost of living in ...
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WA’s $77.9B budget saga: Bob Ferguson is on the clock to make the final call
After months of late-night debates and political tug-of-war, Washington lawmakers have agreed on a $77.9 billion budget for ...
Nearly $78 billion budget sent to Gov. Ferguson to close out legislative session
Will he sign it into law? That’s the question for Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson now that lawmakers have sent him a ...
WATCH: Nearly $78 billion budget sent to Gov. Ferguson as WA leg session ends
Will he sign it into law? That’s the question for Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson now that lawmakers have sent him a ...
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Other views: Ferguson weighs risky approach to bottom line
In assessing the work of the 2025 Legislature in Washington, the bottom line is the bottom line. And with the state facing an ...
WA employee union head blasts Ferguson as ‘Ratfink’ over budget stance
Gov. Bob Ferguson is taking fire from unions representing state workers, who accuse him of betrayal over a furlough proposal ...
Washington budget awaits approval as Ferguson vows thorough review
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state legislators met their deadline to pass a balanced budget by midnight Sunday. Now they have ...