Since the session began in January, Democratic leadership has been preparing for an estimated $12 billion deficit over the next four years. The new projection puts that number closer to $13 billion.

Strapped for cash and searching for ways to cut spending, the job for budget writers in Washington became that much more challenging Tuesday after an updated economic forecast shows the state will ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new law aimed at improving solid waste management in Washington is moving through the legislature.

The state House did not bring House Bill 1175 to a vote, preventing small cafés and markets from entering residential ...

Microsoft President Brad Smith says he’s concerned about Olympia lawmakers’ approach to progressive taxes and is pledging to ...

Senator Patty Murray, other Democratic lawmakers and individuals involved with Medicaid say funding is at risk under budget ...

Senator Patty Murray believes Republicans in D.C. are on track to cut funding for the joint federal and state program.

Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum.

Legislation calling for increased frequencies and reduced travel times for Amtrak Cascades service has passed the Washington ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Lawmakers in Olympia are considering changes to the parents rights initiative. The Washington State House ...

In Olympia, hundreds gathered to support a bill limiting annual rent increases, advocating for affordable housing solutions.

A bill designating December 12 as the "Day of the 12s" in Washington has moved forward. The Senate State Government, Tribal ...