Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5375, forcing priests to break the Seal of Confession. The Roman Catholic Church, independently governed by the Vatican State, ministers ...

Gov. Ferguson criticizes a Congress bill for cutting SNAP benefits, impacting nearly 1 million Washingtonians.

Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets across the country, leading governors to propose spending cuts and some ...

Especially in a state with one-party control, more ways to keep tabs on backroom machinations can only be a good thing.

Indeed, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has reported that Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act will cause 306,312 people in Washington to lose health coverage, including more than 31,000 in the 3rd ...

The legislation slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting monthly benefits and imposing new work ...

Signed into law Friday, President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will have sweeping ramifications for Washington state ...

As of Tuesday, a slew of new and increased charges, taxes and fees went into effect in Washington state. This year’s ...

Washington State plans to invest $1.09 billion in three new hybrid-electric ferries, aiming for a fully emission-free fleet ...

About 170,000 Washingtonians stand to lose food stamp benefits under the Republican megabill that passed Congress Thursday, state officials estimate.

Washington state leaders are upset that the federal spending bill phases out clean energy tax credits for things like heat pumps and solar.

Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses and workplace protections for immigrants are among the Washington state laws going ...