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The idea is brewing ahead of the 2026 legislative session. It would target those making above $1 million. The state is one of nine that does not tax wages.

Gov. Bob Ferguson is getting lots of requests to reject new taxes ahead of a Tuesday deadline for him to act on bills.

The plans combine cuts with billions in new taxes to solve a shortfall. It’ll now be up to Gov. Bob Ferguson to decide what will become law.

A state watchdog has spent months investigating allegations that financier Brian Heywood’s political committee violated campaign finance laws. This week, the panel will decide whether to refer the case to the attorney general.

With tax collections down and costs climbing, Washington’s outgoing governor tamps down expectations as he makes spending decisions in his final budget proposal.

They’re out with an ad portraying Brian Heywood as the villain behind proposals to undo priority policies for Washington Democrats. Heywood said he’s ready to fight back.