Washington State

Washington state lawmakers wrapped up their 2025 legislative session this weekend by approving a $71.7 billion operating budget, a $15.5 billion transportation budget, and a $9.3 billion capital budget. The three spending plans now head to Gov. Bob Ferguson for final approval. The two-year, $71.7...

The Washington Legislature passed a bill this week to cap most annual rent increases at 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. The measure cleared both chambers over the weekend and now awaits the governor’s signature. If enacted, the new caps would take effect in 2026 and apply to both...

This week the Washington State House and Senate introduced a package of tax proposals aimed at raising an estimated $12 billion over the next four years. The plan includes new taxes and increases to existing tax rates and caps, in an effort to close the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall...