Ferguson stands at the lectern wearing a navy suit and glasses in a Capitol board room.

Ferguson Pushes Budget Cuts as Washington Legislature Seeks New Revenue

With the baton passing from Jay Inslee to Bob Ferguson, Washington’s governor has placed more emphasis on fiscal austerity to solve the state's looming budget deficit. But some lawmakers are intent on raising new revenue to avoid deep cuts to social programs.
A line of eight officials stand in front of banners that say Maintain, Enhance, and Expand.

Op-Ed: King County Parks Levy Is Vote for Strong, Equitable Communities for All

Two leaders lay out the case for approving King County Parks Levy, which is on the primary ballot this summer.

2015 Seattle City Council Election: Primary Endorsements

Seattle is on the cusp of a major election that will change the face of the Seattle City Council and perhaps city politics altogether....
Mayor Jenny Durkan gave soon-to-retire Police Chief Carmen Best some flowers to express her gratitude during a press conference about blocking police budget cuts in the Norm Rice room at City Hall. (Seattle Channel)

Jenny Durkan Is a Failed Mayor

Every December, Mayor Jenny Durkan releases a list of accomplishments from the year, putting a positive spin on another year of her administration. This...
Juarez speaks at a podium with a hockey jersey with the City Seal in the background.

Seattle Council Poised to Appoint Debora Juarez to Vacant D5 Seat

Former Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez is one of six finalists to fill the District 5 vacancy on Council created by Cathy Moore's resignation. Insiders say she is the clear favorite for the appointment.

Sara Nelson Warns She Can Kill Any Transit Project She Wants

A budget amendment put forward by Council President Nelson asks for information on how and when the city creates priority space for buses, citing opposition to Route 40. At a meeting last week, Nelson suggested that if she had wanted to kill a controversial project she already could have done it.
Ferguson stands at the lectern wearing a navy suit and glasses in a Capitol board room.

Ferguson Proposes ‘Unprecedented Sweep’ of Climate Dollars to Balance State Budget

Over $500 million in funding that likely would have been allocated to sustainable transportation and clean energy programs will instead be used to backfill an existing tax credit under Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's budget package. The proposal is drawing fire from climate advocacy groups.
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Washington Legislature Grapples with Slew of Bills Regulating AI

Washington state lawmakers are moving to regulate the encroachment of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life, proposing at least 14 bills. But tech leaders are pushing back, and could call on the feds to try to strike down state regulations.