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NOT an April Fools Joke: Governor Bob Ferguson Won’t Sign Washington Democrats’ Insane Budget

Not an April Fools joke! Governor Bob Ferguson says he WILL NOT sign the budgets passed by the Washington House or Senate, which levied massive tax increases on Washingtonians. “I didn’t see this coming.” House Republican Leader,
Gov. Ferguson comes out against Democrats’ budget proposals with new taxes

(The Center Square) – It wasn’t an April Fools’ Day joke. Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday afternoon that he will not sign proposed budgets by legislative Democrats that “rely far too much on taxes,” including
Federal funding cuts threaten King County’s public health and disaster preparedness

(The Center Square) – The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee received a grim presentation on the potential impacts of federal funding cuts on the region’s public health and natural disaster responses. In fiscal year
WA Senate passes transportation package that would hike state gas tax by 6 cents

(The Center Square) – Washington state drivers would pay more at the pump if the state Senate gets its way. The Legislature’s upper chamber on Saturday approved a transportation budget and an accompanying funding package that would
King County Council appoints Shannon Braddock acting executive

(The Center Square) – The King County Council has appointed Deputy Executive Shannon Braddock to serve as the acting lead of the county after Dow Constantine stepped down from the role to become Sound Transit CEO. Constantine
Spokane revisits controversial 'Sit & Lie' policy following community feedback

(The Center Square) – Despite relying on other laws to address illegal camping, the Spokane City Council proposed expanding its “Sit & Lie” policy on Monday to encompass the entire municipality at all times. The proposal marks
Access denied: Journalist barred from Dems’ weekly media availability event

(The Center Square) – Less than a week after the Washington State Senate adopted a rule change restricting credentialed members of the media from accessing “the wings” and adjacent rooms of the Senate unless invited by a