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Washington state’s early learning programs could face budget cuts

November 27, 2024, 7:24am Latest News

As Washington stares down a multibillion-dollar deficit, the state Department of Children, Youth and Families has proposed cutting about $77 million from two state early learning programs. Read story

The Washington state Capitol building is pictured, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Olympia, Wash.

Years behind schedule. Millions over budget. Inside WA’s big IT fix

The Washington state Capitol building is pictured, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Olympia, Wash.

November 24, 2024, 6:05am Latest News

In what’s become an all-too-familiar story for taxpayer funded technology projects, another Washington state IT upgrade is falling further behind schedule and over budget. Read story

The state Capitol building in Olympia.

WA Senate Democrats choose new committee chairs ahead of 2025 session

The state Capitol building in Olympia.

November 23, 2024, 6:30am Northwest

A half-dozen state Senate committees will have new chairpersons heading into the 2025 session, with Democrats releasing the lineup on Thursday. Read story

State Sen. Karen Keiser, seen here in the Senate chambers on Jan. 12, 2024, will retire later this year.

Three WA Senate Democrats are leaving their jobs. Here’s what happens next

State Sen. Karen Keiser, seen here in the Senate chambers on Jan. 12, 2024, will retire later this year.

November 22, 2024, 5:49pm Northwest

Washington’s Senate Democratic caucus will soon have three openings. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (seated) prepares to sign the 2024 supplemental budget on March 29, 2024. He was joined by several Democratic state lawmakers, including, to his right, Sen. June Robinson, the lead Senate budget writer.

WA lawmakers wrestle with declining tax receipts and looming deficit

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (seated) prepares to sign the 2024 supplemental budget on March 29, 2024. He was joined by several Democratic state lawmakers, including, to his right, Sen. June Robinson, the lead Senate budget writer.

November 21, 2024, 11:06am Latest News

A state revenue forecast released Wednesday shows a drop in tax collections, sobering news for Washington state lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee, who were already weighing options for spending cuts and raising new revenue to erase a projected $12 billion budget shortfall. Read story

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to members of the press on Jan. 4, ahead of the 2024 Washington state legislative session.

With $10B deficit looming, WA governor calls on state agencies to make cuts

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to members of the press on Jan. 4, ahead of the 2024 Washington state legislative session.

November 15, 2024, 1:04pm Latest News

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it. Read story

The Capitol in Olympia (AP Photo/Ted S.

WA’s 2025 legislative session will feature new faces, big budget gap

The Capitol in Olympia (AP Photo/Ted S.

November 15, 2024, 6:05am Election

Washington has a new governor, a mix of new lawmakers and a multibillion-dollar problem. Read story

State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, talks on the Senate floor in January 2024.

Seattle senator Pedersen to become new WA Senate majority leader

State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, talks on the Senate floor in January 2024.

November 12, 2024, 8:17am Latest News

Washington Senate Democrats chose state Sen. Jamie Pedersen as their new majority leader on Monday. Read story

A lone worker walks on the floor of the Washington Senate, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Democrats on cusp of expanding majorities in WA Legislature

A lone worker walks on the floor of the Washington Senate, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

November 7, 2024, 7:38am Clark County Politics

Democrats are on course to grow their majorities in the Washington Legislature but Republicans are positioned to sweep seats in one of the state’s most watched districts. Read story

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

Races in 17th and 18th Legislative Districts tight in early count

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

November 5, 2024, 11:04pm Clark County News

Democrat Adrian Cortes seemed poised to flip the 18th Legislative District Senate seat vacated by Republican Sen. Ann Rivers, as of Tuesday night’s early returns. Read story