The demonstrations come as lawmakers grapple with a more than $2 billion budget shortfall.

Washington lawmakers are beginning negotiations on the state’s next budget as colleges and universities warn proposed cuts could further strain already tight resources.

For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars. This ...

We are disheartened, but we’re not ready to give up yet,” said Genevieve Stokes with Child Care Aware of Washington.

Budget talks dominated the 2025 legislative session. Now, amid another looming shortfall, tax debates and federal funding cuts, the same will likely be the case for the upcoming 60-day session ...

Washington state budget writers got a mild dose of good news on Tuesday, but are still looking at a strained balance sheet. Revenue projections show collections up $105 million for the current ...

(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson released his proposed 2026 supplemental budget on Tuesday, the deadline for presenting it. Ferguson's proposed budget totals $79 billion and ...

As the 2026 state legislative session approaches, rumors continue to swirl about a slew of new tax proposals which are likely to be considered. These proposals include a payroll tax and an income tax, ...

Budget talks dominated the 2025 legislative session. Now, amid another looming shortfall, tax debates and federal funding cuts, the same will likely be the case for the upcoming 60-day session ...

Nearly 100 child care providers and parents rallied at the Washington State Capitol on Tuesday to oppose proposed budget cuts they warn could devastate the state.