The original Washington State Constitution to be displayed in the Governor’s office this week

OLYMPIA—To mark the start of the 2026 Legislative session, the Washington State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, will temporarily display the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington in the Governor’s office. Members of the public are invited to view the document between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. […]
Washington Gov backs ‘millionaires tax’ on incomes over $1M

OLYMPIA [Jake Goldstein-Street]—Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning more than $1 million annually, and said he’s prepared to sign the policy into law next year. Some legislative Democrats are eyeing a 9.9% “millionaires tax” on adjusted annual gross income over $1 million. Ferguson endorsed this version […]