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Gov. Bob Ferguson calls Dems’ new tax plan ‘too risky’ amid federal uncertainty
The Washington governor had previously said he wouldn’t sign off on either of the chambers’ initial budget proposals.
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Ferguson criticizes Democrats’ $12B tax plan as ‘too risky’
The governor is still at odds with lawmakers in his party over how much revenue the state should raise to deal with a ...
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With only days left, GOP accuses Dems of rushed budget, no transparency: ‘We have no idea who’s being taxed’
As the legislative session nears its end, GOP leaders voiced their concerns about the budget and potential hidden taxes from ...
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Democrats unveil new plan that includes beefed up capital gains, B&O and estate taxes
Ferguson slapped down a Democrat-proposed new, untested wealth tax, which focused on individuals with more than $50 million.
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Tension over taxes mounts in Olympia, as Ferguson slams latest pitch from Democrats
Governor Bob Ferguson is criticizing newly proposed tax plans from legislative Democrats as "unsustainable" under cuts from ...
Democratic lawmakers push tax increases in hopes of balancing Washington’s budget
Faced with a looming deadline, the Washington state Senate passed a trio of bills this weekend that would raise the capital ...
In the dead of night, WA House passes trio of tax hike bills
The Washington State House of Representatives approved three tax bills after midnight on Tuesday morning as part of a revenue ...
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Washington Democrats abandon property tax hike
The property tax battle of 2025 is over in the Washington state Legislature. Democrats are ending their bid to repeal a voter ...
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Ferguson criticizes Democrats’ $12B tax plan as ‘too risky’
(Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard) Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson balked at Democratic lawmakers’ latest tax package on Thursday, calling it “too risky” given the ...