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The Olympian on MSN6d
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.
The Olympian on MSN6d
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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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 ...
Democratic lawmakers push tax increases in hopes of balancing Washington’s budget
Faced with a looming deadline, the Washington Senate passed a trio of bills over the weekend that would raise the capital ...
ZNetwork on MSN9hOpinion
Washington State Workers Take the Fight to the Governor
Hundreds of Washington state workers streamed into the capitol building in Olympia on April 9 demanding, “No cuts! No ...
KUOW7d
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 ...
MyNorthwest1d
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 ...
MyNorthwest1d
WA Rep: Gov. Ferguson won’t sign $12B budget plan—but it could become law anyway
Governor Bob Ferguson is still not embracing the $12 billion package presented to balance the state's $16 billion budget ...
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 ...
The Columbian6d
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 ...