Washington state Senate unleashes $12B tax blitz, defying governor’s warnings

Washington state Senate unleashes $12B tax blitz, defying governor’s warnings

Major pieces of a $12 billion tax package passed the Washington state Senate on Saturday without a clear sign that Gov. Bob Ferguson supports them.Democratic senators used their near supermajority to override Republican opposition, approving bills to expand the capital gains tax, increase tax rates on large corporations and big banks, and begin collecting sales tax on an array of services.Collectively, the legislation would raise around $3.2 bil…

Tax fight crescendos in Washington Legislature

Major pieces of a $12 billion tax package passed the Washington state Senate on Saturday without a clear sign that Gov. Bob Ferguson supports them. Democratic senators used their near...

New tax proposal could impact Washington IT, staffing, and nicotine products; sparks mixed reactions

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A controversial new bill drafted by lawmakers to modernize Washington's excise taxes to fund public schools, health care, and social services has cleared the State Senate.

Tax fight crescendos in Washington Legislature - Lynnwood Today

The Washington State Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State Standard) Major pieces of a $12 billion tax package passed the Washington state Senate on Saturday without a clear sign that Gov. Bob Ferguson supports them. Democratic senators used their near supermajority to override Republican opposition, approving bills to expand the capital gains tax, increase tax rates on large corporations and big banks, …