Largest tax increase in Washington history divides state; Republicans criticize Democratic budget for adding to tax burden.

House Republicans have taken a major step forward on President Donald Trump’s agenda. The House early Thursday passed a ...

The centerpiece of the U.S. bond market is the 10-year Treasury, and its yield has climbed to 4.54% from 4.43% at the end of ...

The tax rises come as Washington state battles a $16 billion deficit between expected tax revenues and spending obligations.

Sweeping legislative changes are reshaping Washington state’s tax landscape. On May 20, 2025, Washington’s governor signed legislation ...

Washington residents will experience a tax increase. This follows the signing of a comprehensive budget bill by Democrat Bob ...

The House-passed bill includes a large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, financed in ...

The U.S. House early Thursday approved the “big, beautiful bill” that Republican leaders spent months negotiating with centrists and far-right members of the party — two distinct factions that hold ...

Mr. Trump had pressed hard for the bill’s passage, visiting the Capitol on Tuesday to pitch Republicans on the legislation, ...

When lawmakers return to Jefferson City in June to debate Gov. Kehoe's plan to finance stadium projects for the Chiefs and ...

The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with ...

With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.