Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax

Washington Democrats thinking about revenue options after governor’s criticism

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Democrats in charge of the state legislature are thinking about next steps after the governor said he would reject one of their key proposals to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget deficit.

Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax

OLYMPIA — Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a “major pivot” after Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that neither version of the operating budget proposals by Democratic lawmakers are close to ones he would sign. Read more...

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Seattle's Only News Roundup. by Hannah Murphy Winter Good morning! We’re getting some sun this afternoon, and the temps will get up into the 50s. I’m sure April will pull the rug out from under us soon, so enjoy it today! It’s April 2: Did you fall for anything stupid yesterday? My local favorite was the NRDC’s “narwhal spotting.”             View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by NRDC (@nrdc_org)   “I Rise”: Senato…

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