Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
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Washington Legislature cuts funding for some library functions -
It’s been criticized, revised and survived a ballot box challenge. Now, the first-in-nation benefit is on track for a 2026 rollout. -
They argue it is unconstitutional to force Catholic priests to divulge information learned in confession. -
The governor used his veto pen sparingly, to the delight of Democrats and the disappointment of Republicans. -
Gov. Bob Ferguson vowed to not sign a budget without the program. There’s also a new local sales tax option to pay for public defenders and domestic violence services. -
Lawmakers say a union representing 5,300 Washington state workers and community college employees ratified a contract too late to be funded this year. -
They rejected a new contract last fall. They approved one in recent weeks, but lawmakers said it arrived too late to be funded in the budget. -
Democrats plowed ahead with a $12 billion tax package Saturday despite Republican objections and a lack of clarity about what Gov. Bob Ferguson will support. -
The governor is still at odds with lawmakers in his party over how much revenue the state should raise to deal with a multibillion dollar shortfall. -
“I think we made our message clear,” said a union leader after making his way inside the governor’s office. The employees talked of a one-day strike to spotlight their critical roles.
